Japanese sushi chain owner arrested for alleged fraud
Denies charges, blames Covid for food chain’s collapse
Police arrest Metha Chalingsuk, the 42-year-old owner of Daruma Sushi restaurant chain, at Suvarnabhumi airport on Wednesday morning after his arrival on a flight from Taiwan. He is accused of public fraud. (Photo supplied)
Police arrested the owner of the Daruma Sushi restaurant chain at Suvarnabhumi airport on Wednesday morning for alleged public fraud in the closure of its outlets and sale of discount vouchers.
Police said Metha Chalingsuk, 39, denied the charges and explained that his business had gone broke through lack of cashflow because of Covid-19.
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