Case Background
A client based in Serbia sought our firm's assistance after being defrauded by a Thai enterprise. The client had ordered a significant quantity of coffee beans and made an initial payment of approximately 400,000 Baht. However, the opposing company later refused to deliver the goods, falsely claiming a price increase and demanding further payments. When the client refused to pay more and requested a refund, the company became unresponsive.
Actions Taken
Initially, our legal team attempted to resolve the matter through civil means by sending a formal demand for contract cancellation and a full refund. This document, however, went unacknowledged, and the opposing company proved impossible to contact.
Recognizing the escalating issues, our firm initiated a thorough investigation into the opposing company's business registration and financial transaction records. This deep dive revealed a critical fact: the company was not actually engaged in the business of selling or exporting coffee beans. Furthermore, it became apparent that the opposing party had fraudulently misrepresented itself, using the name of a legitimate coffee exporter to deceive our client and secure funds. This discovery transformed the nature of the case from a civil contract dispute into a clear instance of criminal fraud. Our firm promptly shifted legal strategy and proceeded to file a criminal complaint against the fraudulent entity.
The Resolution
Following our firm's diligent efforts and the subsequent filing of a criminal fraud case with the court, the defendant ultimately appeared to face the charges. Under legal pressure, the defendant acknowledged their culpability and agreed to compensate our client for all damages incurred through an installment payment plan, thus achieving a successful resolution and full restitution for our client.