Fifty-Year Prison Sentence for 14 Chinese Nationals in Child Exploitation Case

[webfact]

In a significant victory for the National Police, Deputy Police Chief Pol Lt Gen Surchart Hakpal disclosed details of a case involving 14 Chinese nationals who deceived local youths into engaging in sexual acts while recording live videos online. 

 

Following an investigation, the suspects were apprehended and brought to Mae Yao Police Station, Chiang Rai, under Criminal Case No. 140/2023, reported Siam Rath.

 

On December 8, 2023, the Chiang Rai Provincial Court convicted all 14 individuals, sentencing each to 50 years in prison for their involvement in transnational organized crime, human trafficking, and various offenses related to sex crimes.

 

Deputy Police Chief Surchart emphasized that this case is another success in the National Police's efforts to combat human trafficking and transnational crimes, particularly those targeting children and youth.

 

He expressed hope that sustained efforts in addressing these issues will garner international recognition and elevate Thailand's standing in combating human trafficking globally, with a review expected in the coming two months.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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[watchcat]

Good !!

[retarius]

Sends a message to perverts. I don't understand the trafficking charge. Trafficking is moving people across borders for exploitation. Did they take the youths to China or Burma?

[malt25]

4 hours ago, retarius said:

Sends a message to perverts. I don't understand the trafficking charge. Trafficking is moving people across borders for exploitation. Did they take the youths to China or Burma?

Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't believe the need to cross a border is required to constitute human trafficking.

[prakhonchai nick]

If they were Thai, and not Chinese, would they each have received 50 years???

[Jenkins9039]

That Saudi and German must be <deleted>ting their pants.

[Chris Daley]

Should have beaten an old lady and drowned her.  You get away scot free.

[hotchilli]

Trouble is they see the rewards as worth taking the risk.

[RichardColeman]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

sentencing each to 50 years in prison for their involvement in transnational organized crime

i get a feeling of some monetary haggling coming for a lesser sentence

[Andycoops]

Excellent news.

[john donson]

50 year huh.. isn't there a dude that got 50 years for some WORDS , well you read the news...

[Will B Good]

......maybe they could each clutch their chest, spend sometime in luxury hospital suite and then serve their sentence at home?

[JeffersLos]

Released on bail like the policeman that was convicted and sentenced to death?

[Chris Daley]

Show your workings.  We can all look busy around a desk.

[Caldera]

Hopefully that will deter other vile pieces of work from doing the same.