Alleged boss of illegal gambling in Thailand’s eastern region in police custody

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Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police announced the arrest today (Thursday) of eight people, including Somchai Chutikitdecha, alias Longchu Somchai, the alleged operator of a network of illegal gambling dens in Thailand’s eastern region, and the seizure of about 880 million baht in assets, during coordinated raids in Bangkok, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Chon Buri.

 

CSD deputy commander Pol Maj-Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej told a news conference that Somchai and his son, Thana, who was also arrested, are wanted by police on charges of allegedly masterminding the murder of a motorcycle taxi driver, who had secretly taken pictures inside one of his gambling dens and published them on social media.  

 

The father and son also face money laundering charges, he said. The seized items include four cars, yachts and other property.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/alleged-boss-of-illegal-gambling-in-thailands-eastern-region-in-police-custody/

 

 

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[RichardColeman]

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

The father and son also face money laundering charges, he said. The seized items include four cars, yachts and other property.

Any new cats now doing time ? 

[Oldie]

"Dozens of police in the eastern provinces, including several senior officers, have been under investigation for allegedly being on the payroll of the gambling network."

 

Hope we hear more about this. But have very little hope only...

[CelticBhoy]

A Somchai with assets of 800+ mlln Baht.

What are the odds on him doing any time then?  ????

[colinneil]

Somebody is going too be busy, some very LARGE envelopes needing stuffed/ delivered very quickly, help this little hick up go away.

[petedk]

5 hours ago, CelticBhoy said:

A Somchai with assets of 800+ mlln Baht.

What are the odds on him doing any time then?  ????

 

That's not much. 

The company near us boast of 2 Rolls Royces, BMWs, Body Guard services, Private helicopter, private yachts, lots of luxury villas at 60K per night, escort services and special events (whatever they are).

All Chinese owned. I don't have to say more.

[pattjock]

Just hope they find the government officials that made it possible, corruption is killing Thailand.

[Eindhoven]

 

Connected? 

[PETERTHEEATER]

43 minutes ago, Eindhoven said:

 

Connected? 

Just a Pattaya 'win' demanding more than the agreed fare....

[Eindhoven]

3 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Just a Pattaya 'win' demanding more than the agreed fare....

 

Do you imagine that is funny?

[sammieuk1]

For a split second I thought Prawit had been nailed ????  

[candide]

Serves him right for being too stingy with his "friends"! ????

[Iron Tongue]

Whoever the real boss of the gambling organization is, it certainly is NOT the young guy in the picture sporting the  white t-shirt and bad haircut.