Authorities find 6.9M cash hidden in Fortuner during search of Ratchathewi District Chief's house in corruption case

[webfact]

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On April 5, 2023, an inspection was carried out at the private residence of Mr. Pramual, an officer at the Ratchathewi District Office in Nonthaburi Province.

 

The inspection was conducted by Pol. Col. Thanawat Hinyokhin, Superintendent of the 1st Division, along with Mr. Supap Siri, Director of the Anti-Corruption Directorate Office, and anti-money laundering officers.

 

Mr. Pramual had been arrested on April 4 on charges of accepting bribes to avoid paying taxes, and the authorities were searching for additional evidence, reported Siam Rath.

 

During the inspection, the authorities found a 2-storey detached house with a Toyota Fortuner parked inside the garage. Upon searching the house, a large number of amulets and documents related to the offense of corruption were discovered.

 

Additionally, a significant amount of cash amounting to 6,9M baht was found hidden inside the white Toyota Fortuner. Further inspection of the car revealed additional documents related to the case.

 

The discovery of such evidence is a significant breakthrough in the case against Mr. Pramual. The evidence provides additional proof of his involvement in the offense of accepting bribes to avoid paying taxes, and may also uncover other criminal activities he may have been involved in.

 

The Anti-Corruption Directorate Office and the police authorities have been working tirelessly to prevent and suppress corruption in the public sector. This recent operation is a testament to their dedication and commitment to achieving this goal. The discovery of evidence in Mr. Pramual's home and car is just one example of their continued efforts to root out corruption and hold those involved accountable for their actions.

 

The authorities' discovery of a large sum of cash in Mr. Pramual's car raises concerns about potential money laundering activities. Anti-money laundering officers will be investigating this further to determine if there is any connection between Mr. Pramual's alleged corruption and other illegal activities, such as money laundering.

 

Corruption is a major issue in many countries, including Thailand. The Thai government has made significant efforts to combat corruption and money laundering, recognizing the negative impact they can have on the country's economic and social development. The work of agencies such as the Anti-Corruption Directorate Office and the police authorities is crucial to achieving this goal, and their efforts should be commended.

 

In conclusion, the inspection of Mr. Pramual's home and car is a significant development in the ongoing case of alleged corruption and bribery. The discovery of evidence in both locations provides further proof of his involvement in these offenses and underscores the need for continued efforts to prevent and suppress corruption in the public sector.

 

The Anti-Corruption Directorate Office and the police authorities must continue to work together to ensure that justice is served, and those responsible for corrupt activities are held accountable for their actions.

 

ASEAN NOW contributed to this report.

 

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[soi3eddie]

Tip of the iceberg. He and many others are truly effed now. Should be a lot of worried officials. Seems like there is momentum on corruption at last.

 

Edited April 6, 2023 by soi3eddie

[sammieuk1]

There is a perfectly reasonable explanation it all belongs to a dead friend just ask the constitutional court  ????

[2baht]

Money for jam?

[Pink Mist]

A video Meme has been removed.

[ThailandRyan]

A new hiding place, since hiding it under the mattress is the old way and leads to it being appropriated by others, the Fortuner at least can be secured. Mobile safe on wheels.

[RichardColeman]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Further inspection of the car revealed additional documents related to the case.

One can only assume either this person is completely stupid, or, they were keeping the documents for further extortion. 

[sammieuk1]

Lots more updates on this in Thai news its grown to 100m+ now. and even more riveting is the Joe Ferrari aka plastic bag mans assets have disappeared along with another cop in charge of selling it all looking forward to reading the story in swamp weekly ????

[ThailandRyan]

13 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Lots more updates on this in Thai news its grown to 100m+ now. and even more riveting is the Joe Ferrari aka plastic bag mans assets have disappeared along with another cop in charge of selling it all looking forward to reading the story in swamp weekly ????

Holy cow, I know we are in Thailand, but if this is true and all of the Joe Ferrari assets which were sold have gone elsewhere instead of into a government fund to assist in paying those wronged, what a massively corrupt country this has become.  I mean we know it is corrupt, but this would be next level.

[PPGuy]

Reminds me of the Transport Ministry guy of a few years back. His house was robbed whilst his family were attending a wedding. The robbers couldn't fit all the cash into their loot bags and, when later caught with the dosh, seemingly many 100's of millions, indicated they left a similar amount, if not more, behind in the house.

Can't recall the outcome but I'm sure the Ministry guy had a plausible excuse that 'satisfied' the investigators.......

 

[Jackbenimble]

Wow, that was lucky. All the evidence they needed in 1 place! 

[SGD]

If 6.9m was declared, how much went missing ?

 

69m ?

 

690m ?

 

More ?

[mfd101]

Clearly the amulets weren't working.

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

A new hiding place, since hiding it under the mattress is the old way and leads to it being appropriated by others, the Fortuner at least can be secured. Mobile safe on wheels.

Parked next to it was a Lexus SUV......????

[Jackbenimble]

15 minutes ago, SGD said:

If 6.9m was declared, how much went missing ?

 

69m ?

 

690m ?

 

More ?

are you implying that the officers sent to investigate possible corruption are themselves dealing in corruption????? OMG no! 

[Mavideol]

just a little drop in the vast/immense ocean of Thai corruption, they should look at the top of the pyramid

[Adumbration]

6 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

Tip of the iceberg. He and many others are truly effed now. Should be a lot of worried officials. Seems like there is momentum on corruption at last.

 

No momentum.  Campaign funds gotta come from somewhere.  As soon as the election results are in all of these corruption stories will come to an abrupt halt.

 

[Muhendis]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The evidence provides additional proof of his involvement in the offense of accepting bribes to avoid paying taxes, and may also uncover other criminal activities he may have been involved in.

I wonder what will happen to the people who did the bribery.

If their names are on the documents discovered I would hope they will also be investigated, charged accordingly and any tax owed claimed.

[TheFishman1]

Guaranteed 100% if they checked all the governors in the different provinces here they would be shocked at how corrupt they are. It would be mine boggling make this bus look like peanuts TIT

[Liverpool Lou]

1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said:

all of the Joe Ferrari assets which were sold have gone elsewhere instead of into a government fund to assist in paying those wronged

Where was that reported?

[Liverpool Lou]

1 hour ago, PPGuy said:

Reminds me of the Transport Ministry guy of a few years back. His house was robbed whilst his family were attending a wedding. The robbers couldn't fit all the cash into their loot bags and, when later caught with the dosh, seemingly many 100's of millions, indicated they left a similar amount, if not more, behind in the house.

Can't recall the outcome but I'm sure the Ministry guy had a plausible excuse that 'satisfied' the investigators.......

 

"I'm sure the Ministry guy had a plausible excuse that 'satisfied' the investigators".

Hardly, he was jailed and had assets worth B65m confiscated.

[ezzra]

6.9 without the dot is actually my favorite position.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Additionally, a significant amount of cash amounting to 6,9M baht was found hidden inside the white Toyota Fortuner. Further inspection of the car revealed additional documents related to the case.

Must be a misunderstanding, just more office paperwork.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, 2baht said:

Money for jam?

Raspberry flavour?

[Zack61]

And this ladies and gentlemen is why promotions are so expensive to buy but worth it if you can afford them. 

[spidermike007]

The Anti-Corruption Directorate Office and the police authorities have been working tirelessly to prevent and suppress corruption in the public sector.

 

Hah! It is astonishing that something like this can be said, in all seriousness. Sorry. We know this is not true. Nothing about it is true. This office is one of the least serious offices in the nation. 

[Chris Renaix]

1 hour ago, PPGuy said:

Reminds me of the Transport Ministry guy of a few years back. His house was robbed whilst his family were attending a wedding. The robbers couldn't fit all the cash into their loot bags and, when later caught with the dosh, seemingly many 100's of millions, indicated they left a similar amount, if not more, behind in the house.

Can't recall the outcome but I'm sure the Ministry guy had a plausible excuse that 'satisfied' the investigators.......

 

Yes, it seemed to be the dowry...  no joke.

[Bday Prang]

36 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

just a little drop in the vast/immense ocean of Thai corruption, they should look at the top of the pyramid

Absolutely, just think what is available if one gets to the top table. 

[Purdey]

Not sure why the money wasn't buried in a waterproof container in a field somewhere. Its as if he wanted to be caught.

[Jack Cook]

Meh, it’s Thailand nothing will change and the real crooks will have their excuses stooges in place to cop the wrap