Police chief withdraws defamation case to allow a full and open probe by investigators

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At 3 O’Clock on Saturday, the President of the Crime Victims Assistance Club, Atchariya Ruangrattanapong (centre) and spokesman for under fire National Police Chief General Torsak Sukwimol (inset), announced that he had withdrawn defamation proceedings at Bangkok South Municipal Court launched the day before. It came after maverick lawyer Sittra Biebangkerd confirmed he was filing a criminal complaint against General Torsak with the police related to his massive police corruption allegations that have implicated the top cop. Mr Atchariya said General Torask welcomed the move.

Thai Police Chief withdraws lawsuit amid corruption claims. General Torsak Sukwimol’s bold move allows a fully open police probe into his affairs. Lawyer Tum’s allegations are challenged as evidence is questioned. Torsak’s lawyers argue it was illegally obtained and is therefore inadmissible. The byzantine and disturbing police scandal grips the nation with more to be exposed.

The furious battle within the Royal Thai Police which has seen it rocked to the core this week was still raging strong on Saturday. Lawyers for suspended National Police Chief General Torsak Sukwimol surprisingly withdrew defamation and criminal proceedings lodged on Friday against maverick lawyer Sittra Biebangkerd or Lawyer Tum. This came after Mr Sittra announced he was filing a criminal complaint with police against General Torsak. In the meantime, Torsak’s lawyer and justice activist, Atchariya Ruangrattanapong spoke out. He insisted the police chief was only showing confidence. Mr Atchariya said his client welcomed a thorough and open police investigation into his own activities.

The national police scandal took another surprising twist on Saturday. It came as lawyers and representatives of the temporarily suspended police chief withdrew legal proceedings lodged on Friday in court.

 

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Full story: Thai Examiner.com 2024-04-01

 

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[mikebell]

59 minutes ago, webfact said:

General Torsak Sukwimol’s bold move allows a fully open police probe into his affairs.

By the police!

[retarius]

Whoa.

6 minutes ago, mikebell said:

By the police!

Yes, the price will have a full and open investigation of themselves and absolve themselves of any corruption. They are taking the pi$$.

[nahkit]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Lawyer Tum’s allegations are challenged as evidence is questioned. Torsak’s lawyers argue it was illegally obtained and is therefore inadmissible.

So they're not saying the evidence is incorrect, just that it was illegally obtained.

[Gandtee]

'Illegally obtained.' But is it true?

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Torsak’s lawyers argue it was illegally obtained and is therefore inadmissible.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr Atchariya said his client welcomed a thorough and open police investigation into his own activities.

Self investigation.... Hmmmm

[TheFishman1]

Meanwhile, big joke is cheering the palace over there in England how much money these cops make a year he can afford to just hop on a plane with his whole family and go to Europe. Wow TIT.

[john donson]

only in thailand, no need for quality or truth... defamation law to cover your ass