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Chon Buri police commander and 7 officers transferred pending probe into extortion allegation

Chon Buri police commander and 7 officers transferred pending probe into extortion allegation

14 Sept 08:24 Key points summarised by AI

Chon Buri police commander Pol Gen Kampol Leelapraphaporn and seven subordinates were immediately transferred to the Royal Thai Police operations centre, pending a fact-finding probe.
The transfers stem from an allegation that the officers, along with two civilians, extorted approximately 140 million baht from six individuals accused of operating an online gambling website.
The complainants detailed how they were arrested, brought before the commander, and pressured to pay significant sums, with alleged negotiations and payments made in multiple tranches.
National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat has appointed a deputy, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, to lead the high-profile investigation; no officers have been charged or arrested yet.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.

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