Extortion racket tied to anti-corruption advocate Srisuwan more structured than thought

[webfact]

The extortion racket, previously linked to the anti-corruption advocate Srisuwan Janya, is more extensive and well-structured than initially suspected, according to reports from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). The organised group, which is believed to have a mastermind, has targeted numerous individuals.

 

CIB’s deputy commissioner, Charoonkiat Pankaeo, stated that the police investigation into the alleged 3 million baht extortion from the director-general of the Rice Department by the gang associated with Srisuwan made significant strides. The police have secured witnesses and evidence that reveal a highly organised operation, with specific gang members assigned to choose extortion targets, negotiate, and collect the extorted money, said Charoonkiat.

 

“There are several other individuals involved. One of them appears to supply the mastermind with information that leads to complaints. He added that the group had allegedly demanded around 100 million baht from another organisation but no payment has been made yet. The organisation in question is currently being contacted for more details.”

 

by Mitch Connor

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[bamnutsak]

6 minutes ago, webfact said:

“There are several other individuals involved. One of them appears to supply the mastermind with information that leads to complaints.

 

Mastermind? Wonder who this could be?

 

 

[flyingtlger]

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

The extortion racket, previously linked to the anti-corruption advocate

Now that's a oxymoron....

 

 

[JoePai]

Can only hope they throw the book at the low life

[BenStark]

1 hour ago, bamnutsak said:

 

Mastermind? Wonder who this could be?

 

 

 

 

Hint : Don't ask me, it is long time ago and i have forgotten about already

[ryxyz]

Let's just hope he didn't try to extort Pita and his party as well.

[bamnutsak]

Corruption charges at the Rice Department, Livestock Department,  Rainmaking/Agricultural Aviation.

 

What do these have in common? The Ministry of Agriculture, headed by the squeaky-clean Capt. Thamanat.

 

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

So high ranking officials caught with their fingers in the till are being  targeted by this gang for a fee not to provide incriminating evidence into the public arena??

Corrupt to the core.

[Will B Good]

The RTP will now be extorting money from the extortion gang as they withheld evidence of crimes being committed.

[mfd101]

10 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

So high ranking officials caught with their fingers in the till are being  targeted by this gang for a fee not to provide incriminating evidence into the public arena??

Corrupt to the core.

No innocents in Thailand, it seems.

[kingstonkid]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The extortion racket, previously linked to the anti-corruption advocate Srisuwan Janya, is more extensive and well-structured than initially suspected, according to reports from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). The organised group, which is believed to have a mastermind, has targeted numerous individuals.

 

CIB’s deputy commissioner, Charoonkiat Pankaeo, stated that the police investigation into the alleged 3 million baht extortion from the director-general of the Rice Department by the gang associated with Srisuwan made significant strides. The police have secured witnesses and evidence that reveal a highly organised operation, with specific gang members assigned to choose extortion targets, negotiate, and collect the extorted money, said Charoonkiat.

 

“There are several other individuals involved. One of them appears to supply the mastermind with information that leads to complaints. He added that the group had allegedly demanded around 100 million baht from another organisation but no payment has been made yet. The organisation in question is currently being contacted for more details.”

 

by Mitch Connor

PHOTO: via tpnnational.com

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-30

 

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The best thing they can do is get this to court quickly.  

 

Hold all concerned under arrest at a nice prison or give them Thaksins floor at the hospital.

 

But make sure no one can leave the country and that the trial is open and complete.

 

The challenge is going to be getting witnesses.  I have a feeling that they can not extort an honest citizen therefore, these guys may not want it to go to court.

[klauskunkel]

Pointing at the mastermind: