A Thai court issued an arrest warrant for Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, the co-owner of Miss Universe, following fraud allegations linked to a $930,000 investment dispute with a plastic surgeon. The court said she invited the plaintiff to invest in JKN Global Group despite knowing she couldn’t repay the money. Jakapong failed to appear in court as the verdict was scheduled, with officials considering her actions an attempt to flee. The judgement is now set for December 26, 2025.
Jakapong’s company, JKN Global, co-owns Miss Universe and has been mired in financial controversies, including share delisting from the Stock Exchange of Thailand due to accounting issues. Reports suggest she flew to Mexico amid the legal woes.
Miss Universe 2025 concluded in Bangkok amid scandals, including drama involving the host and new winner Miss Mexico. The Miss Universe Organization says these legal proceedings are separate from pageant operations.
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