webfact Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 The ongoing high-profile Srisuwan extortion case is set to take another twist, as the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) Deputy Commissioner, Jaroonkiat Pankaew, announced on Monday that they are seeking an arrest warrant for a fifth suspect. This individual is considered less significant to the case compared to the four who have already been apprehended. The quartet detained last week, including known petitioner Srisuwan Janya and his alleged accomplices – Yoswaris Chuklom, Phimnattha Chiraphutthiphak, and Eakluck Wareechol, are believed to have played a pivotal role in the extortion attempts. They were all later released on bail. The allegations suggest that the group, spearheaded by Srisuwan, attempted to extort money from the Rice Department (RD) Director-General, Natthakit Khongthip, following his appointment as department chief. Srisuwan, Yoswaris, and Phimnattha are accused of demanding three million baht (US$83,817), a sum that was later negotiated down to 1.5 million baht (US$41,908). Srisuwan was detained at his residence in Pathum Thani when undercover police officers delivered 500,000 baht (US$13,969) of the bribe to his home. All three refute the extortion charges and have a two-week window to submit written defences. by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-06 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 49 minutes ago, webfact said: Jaroonkiat Pankaew, announced on Monday that they are seeking an arrest warrant for a fifth suspect Just follow the money..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 1 hour ago, webfact said: They were all later released on bail. ...hahahaha! i told you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Den of thieves with no morals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 "All three refute the extortion charges and have a two-week window to submit written defenses hide at their Mom's house." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john donson Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 so they just want their cut of the bribes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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