Rider urged to come forward in Thai woman's Japan meth case

13 Sept 11:19 Key points summarised by AI

Thai investigators are urging a delivery rider to come forward to establish innocence, after a package containing methamphetamine was delivered to a woman arrested in Japan.
The 28-year-old Thai woman, Jutatip, was apprehended at Japan's Fukuoka Airport carrying a 12-kilogram parcel with approximately 900 grams of crystal meth concealed in coffee packets.
Authorities are analyzing delivery details, tracing a LINE account ('Ing Ing') that allegedly hired her, and collecting CCTV footage of the rider who delivered the parcel to her home.
Jutatip and her boyfriend, who worked as couriers, claim they believed they were transporting legitimate goods, with Japanese prosecutors expected to decide on her indictment by July 31.
The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has reiterated a warning to cross-border couriers about the dangers of carrying parcels for strangers, emphasizing the risk of becoming involved in serious drug offenses.

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.