Fourth suspect arrested in Rice Department chief’s extortion case

[snoop1130]

 

A fourth suspect, allegedly involved with serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya in attempting to extort Bt1.5 million from the director-general of Rice Department, was arrested by anti-corruption police and officials from the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) today.

 

Armed with a warrant, the officials arrested the suspect, Ekkalak Wareechon, at his house in Nimitmai in Khlong Sam Wa district this morning.

 

According to the Central Investigation Bureau, Ekkalak was to be a middle man, coordinating between Srisuwan’s gang and an advisor to Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao, known only as “Mu”.

 

Caption: File photo : Srisuwan Janya

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2024-02-01

 

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[Mr Meeseeks]

 

5 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

an advisor to Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao

 

I am Somchai's complete lack of surprise.

[klauskunkel]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

anti-corruption police

that's a good one 

[hotchilli]

The corrupt blackmailing the corrupt.