On November 26, 2025, a court in Bangkok issued an arrest warrant for Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip — a co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) — in connection with an alleged fraud case. Her failure to appear at a scheduled court hearing triggered the warrant, which adds a new layer of controversy surrounding the organization’s leadership.

What Led to the Arrest Warrant

The case dates to 2023, when a plastic surgeon (the plaintiff) claimed that Anne Jakrajutatip persuaded him to invest in bonds issued by her company, JKN Global Group, under misleading conditions.

The value at stake is reportedly about30 million baht, which corresponds to around >US $930,000.

In 2023, after being charged with fraud, she was released on bail. The verdict was scheduled for November 25, 2025.

Why the Warrant Was Issued

Anne Jakrajutatip did not attend the court hearing on November 25. She also did not notify the court of her absence.

The court determined she could be a “flight risk,” concluding that her absence may signal an intent to evade justice. As a result, the South Bangkok Civil Court revoked her bail and issued an arrest warrant.

The verdict hearing was rescheduled for >December 26, 2025.

Broader Context: Organization & Financial Struggles

JKN Global Group reportedly defaulted on payments beginning in 2023, and in 2024 entered debt rehabilitation. The company is said to have debts of around 3 billion baht (≈ US $93 million).

JKN acquired the Miss Universe license in 2022. In 2023, it sold 50% of its Miss Universe stake to a U.S.-based firm Legacy Holding Group USA, owned by a Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú.

Although Anne Jakrajutatip stepped down from all executive roles in June 2025 following separate accusations of financial misreporting, she remained the largest shareholder of JKN.

Intersection with Miss Universe 2025 Controversies

The upcoming legal drama compounds turbulence surrounding the 2025 pageant:

The 2025 contest — held in Bangkok — was already fraught with scandal: a public dispute by the host with the eventual winner Fátima Bosch Fernández (Miss Mexico) led to walkouts, and some judges resigned over alleged manipulation of finalists.

While the fraud case is legally separate from pageant operations, the timing and visibility of the arrest warrant risk tarnishing the pageant’s reputation and undermining public trust in its leadership.

Implications & What Happens Next

As of now, Anne Jakrajutatip’s whereabouts are unclear; some media suggest she may have left Thailand (possibly to Mexico), though this has not been confirmed.

The scheduled hearing on December 26 will be critical: it could lead to prosecution, and potentially, her detention. The arrest warrant remains active until she appears in court.

For the Miss Universe Organization, this development may fuel calls for greater transparency or restructure of ownership — especially if media scrutiny and public pressure increase.