The law firm representing "Yim Leak" and his wife issued a statement denying any acquaintance with "Tang Thai," whom the Anti-Money Laundering Office attempted to link to freeze assets for investigation, affirming their readiness to provide factual information relevant to the case.
On 4 Dec 2025 GMT+7, Pisuth & Partners Law Office issued a statement clarifying the case involving Mr. Leak Yim and Mrs. Wirinya Yim, his wife. The office stated it was appointed by a leading international law firm to represent Yim Leak and Wirinya Yim concerning a court-authorized search conducted by officials on 2 Dec 2025 GMT+7 at their residence in Bangkok and other family-used premises. The office wishes to issue the following statement on behalf of their clients.
Both clients did not attend the press conference on 3 Dec 2025 GMT+7 but later learned that serious inaccuracies were presented to the media regarding the case. The clients will provide clarifications during legal investigation procedures and will not respond or comment through public channels.
Mr. Yim Leak acknowledges that he is a well-known figure in Cambodian and Thai social and business circles. Due to current sensitive political relations between Cambodia and Thailand, his name has been referenced domestically and internationally, including in the U.S. bill H.R. 5490, the “Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act.” However, the United States has since removed Yim Leak’s name from the draft bill, which is verifiable.
Furthermore, Yim Leak has never held Thai nationality or a Thai passport, which can be verified through the Royal Gazette's announcement by the Ministry of Interior regarding Thai nationality acquisition.
The office wishes to clarify that the clients have not "fled". Yim Leak last departed Thailand on 19 June 2025 GMT+7, while Mrs. Wirinya Yim last left Thailand on 11 October 2025 GMT+7.
Additionally, Yim Leak confirmed he has never known or had any connection with a person named "Tang Thai," as cited by Thai media. In 2024, the Anti-Money Laundering Office attempted to link this individual to the clients to seize or freeze assets for investigation. At that time, AMLO determined that the assets were not related to any criminal activity and ordered the withdrawal of all asset seizures and freezes. The clients continue to uphold these facts and are ready to provide necessary information to ensure authorities fully and accurately understand the situation.