Former Miss Thailand arrested over claims she used charity donations to fund her luxury lifestyle

Former Miss Thailand Panadda 'Boom' Wongphudee has been arrested over allegations that she used charity donations to fund her luxurious lifestyle.The 50-year-old actress, TV presenter and founder of the Ongkorn Thamdee Foundation (also known as Do Good Foundation), who was crowned Miss Thailand 2000, was arrested outside her home on Friday in Bangkok, Thailand, as reported by NeedToKnow. She now faces three charges of public fraud, money laundering and offenses under Thailand's Computer Crime Act. She has denied any wrongdoing.The ex-beauty queen was preparing to speak to reporters alongside her lawyer when police placed her in handcuffs and took her into custody.They had gathered outside her estate to answer questions about the warrant out for her arrest.She has been accused of misusing donations to her Do Good Foundation for non-charitable activities.Authorities are now examining her financial transactions, 17 bank accounts and assets valued at more than $2.4 million.Her Do Good Foundation has reportedly raised $30 million in donations, but investigators are looking into claims she used some of the money to buy multiple properties, including a pool villa in Phuket, per South China Morning Post. Former Miss Thailand Panadda 'Boom' Wongphudee has been arrested over allegations that she used charity donations to fund her luxurious lifestyle. She has denied any wrongdoing The 50-year-old actress, TV presenter and founder of the Ongkorn Thamdee Foundation (also known as Do Good Foundation), who was crowned Miss Thailand 2000, was arrested outside her home on Friday in Bangkok, Thailand, as reported by NeedToKnowAccording to the publication, relief goods donated to Do Good Foundation for victims of recent floods were found sitting in a warehouse instead of being distributed to those who needed them.Her husband, Atip Anantawan, who is a fitness influencer and bodybuilder, also faced a warrant and has surrendered himself to the police. She reportedly denied wrongdoing, claiming that her husband had deceived her regarding the financial dealings connected with the foundation, the Thai Examiner reported. Her husband, Anantawan, has also publicly denied wrongdoing, but wrote on Instagram earlier this week: 'Today I submitted a letter in the intention of cooperating with investigating staff, ready to collect personal witness warrants.'Wongphudee allegedly told local reporters just before her arrest: 'I'm willing to enter the legal process. I'm sorry, everyone. I'm sorry, everyone.' Since being crowned as Miss Thailand in 2000, Wongphudee has worked as an actress, model and presenter in Thailand. The star, who has three children aged two, four and 20, has also spent almost two decades building a reputation for humanitarian work.She boasts over 2.2 million followers on Instagram, where she often flaunts her lavish lifestyle. Since being crowned as Miss Thailand in 2000, Wongphudee has worked as an actress, model and presenter in Thailand. She has also spent almost two decades building a reputation for humanitarian work She now faces three charges of public fraud, money laundering and offences under Thailand's Computer Crime Act The star has also shared many videos and photos of herself visiting victims after natural disasters. One recent clip shared to her Instagram showed her trudging through murky waters carrying suppliesThe star has also shared many videos and photos of herself visiting victims after natural disasters. One recent clip shared to her Instagram showed her trudging through murky waters carrying supplies. 'Must get to my destination no matter how hard it is, I will make it!' she captioned it. Another showed her chatting with young kids, as she wrote: 'Let's cheer up our brothers and sisters who are in the flood in the district.'On Tuesday, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered a nationwide audit of all registered foundations.'No individual should be allowed to use these foundations to exploit people for their own benefit through deception, fraud or dishonest dealing,' Anutin said. Amid the scandal, the Do Good Foundation appears to be shut down.The Daily Mail has reached out to Wongphudee and Anantawan for comment.