Veterans Association leader arrested in Buriram, potential fundraising scam suspected

[snoop1130]

 

The head of a Veterans Association was detained by the Bang Kruai District Police amid a concert announcement in Buriram province. The police, acting on a warrant dated July 5, apprehended the Veterans Association head, 46 year old Jomkacha (surname reserved), during a news conference where the association was announcing a forthcoming concert by the band THE POLICE 191, set to take place on October 22.

 

The concert, as outlined in the event documents, was organised by the Veterans’ Association of Buriram as a fundraising effort. Funds were to be reused for the education of the members’ children as well as establish a relief fund for veterans who are unwell, unemployed, deprived of caregivers, or bereaved, reported KhaoSod.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Ruththaphon Naowarat, Buriram Provincial Police Chief said…

 

“The arrest did not fall under the jurisdiction of Buriram Provincial Police, hence we lack comprehensive information. But, I urge the public to be careful of certain foundations that solicit funds without proper authorisation, potentially causing disruption in the society, especially considering the current economic conditions.”

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

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[Woof999]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

Police Lieutenant Colonel Ruththaphon Naowarat, Buriram Provincial Police Chief said… ... But, I urge the public to be careful of certain foundations that solicit funds without proper authorisation

Oh the irony.

[DILLIGAD]

The word 'Veteran' is slightly misleading. This event was (supposedly) for the benefit of old/infirm citizens and nothing to do with ex-military people.

[youreavinalaff]

13 hours ago, DILLIGAD said:

The word 'Veteran' is slightly misleading. This event was (supposedly) for the benefit of old/infirm citizens and nothing to do with ex-military people.

Veteran : 

 

a person who has had long experience in a particular field.

 

 

[DILLIGAD]

11 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

Veteran : 

 

a person who has had long experience in a particular field.

 

 

Paddy'?  ????

 

Yes, I saw that before posting, hence the word 'slightly'

[youreavinalaff]

4 hours ago, DILLIGAD said:

Paddy'?  ????

 

Yes, I saw that before posting, hence the word 'slightly'

You didn't see it. It was posted after your post.

 

The article isn't even slightly misleading. Veterans can be of any occupational background. Even teachers.