20 Longest Prison Sentences Ever Given in the World

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1- Chamoy Thipyaso

  •  Length: 141,078 years
    Year Sentenced: 1989
    Location: Thailand
    Type of Crime: Fraud

Per Guinness World Records, the longest sentence in history for corporate fraud was handed out in 2006. Additionally, this is the world’s longest officially confirmed sentence that is not life-threatening. In a $204 million pyramid scam at the time, she conned over 16,000 Thais. Her obligatory release was set for 2009, however the Thai legislation in effect at the time stated that anyone found guilty of fraud may not serve more than twenty years in jail. She was granted parole after just eight years. This one is also makes up the list of 20 longest prison sentences ever given in the world

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