Helicopter crash that killed Leicester owner was accidental, inquest finds

11 Sept 23:33 Key points summarised by AI

An inquest jury concluded that the 2018 helicopter crash, which killed Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others, was accidental.
The crash was caused by a catastrophic tail rotor failure shortly after takeoff, making it impossible for the highly experienced pilot to regain control.
Vichai's family is pursuing a £2.15 billion legal claim against Leonardo, the helicopter manufacturer, alleging the aircraft was unsafe, a claim Leonardo intends to defend.
Investigators found that problems with a tail rotor bearing initiated the sequence of failures, and while the pilot achieved a soft landing, the victims tragically perished in the subsequent fire.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 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.