The Latest Breaking News from JKN

Former Miss Universe CEO Flees to South America as Court Issues 2-Year Prison Sentence for $1M Fraud

Former Miss Universe CEO Jakkaphong 'Anne' Jakrajutatip was sentenced to two years in prison without probation over fraud charges by a Bangkok court linked to a nearly $1 million bond investment.

International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025

Arrest warrants issued for scandal-hit Miss Universe owners in Mexico and Thailand

Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip and Raúl Rocha Cantú face legal action over fraud and trafficking allegations

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Where is Anne Jakrajutatip? Thai Tycoon Reportedly Flees To Mexico Amid $930K Fraud Case

Thai tycoon and Miss Universe co-owner Anne Jakrajutatip is now the subject of an arrest warrant after failing to appear in court over a $930k fraud case, amid reports she has fled Thailand for Mexico.

International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025

A Thai media mogul and transgender activist has bought the Miss Universe competition

Chakrapong "Anne" Chakrajutathib, who controls JKN Global Group, purchased the organization for $20 million. She's a celebrity in Thailand who is outspoken about being a transgender woman.

WEKU · Oct 27, 2022

Thai transgender businesswoman buys Miss Universe Organisation for $20 million

Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip says she hopes to ‘evolve the brand for the next generation’

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2022

JKN shares soar on Miss Universe deal

Shares of JKN Global Group Plc jumped 25% on Thursday, with turnover more than 30 times their normal daily average, a day after the company announced it had acquired the firm that runs the Miss Universe pageant.

Bangkok Post · Oct 27, 2022

JKN acquires Miss Universe for $20m

SET-listed JKN Global Group, a content distribution and service provider, has reached a deal to acquire the Miss Universe beauty pageant business and secure a licence agreement for the show for an investment of up to US$20 million (760 million baht).

Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022

JKN acquires Miss Universe Organization

JKN Global Group sealed a deal to acquire Miss Universe Organization (MUO) from IMG Worldwide at US$14 million, its chief executive officer Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022