The Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road was the scene of significant legal developments as investigators sought an arrest warrant for Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, Deputy National Police Chief of Thailand, following three previously issued summonses. The request for his capture was rooted in allegations of money laundering and conspiring to commit a crime, related to an investigation into gambling websites.

 

Investigators traced the financial activities leading back to a case at Tao Poon Police Station, where arrest warrants had been approved by the court for four suspects in March, including three police officers and one civilian. The case involved a gambling website named BNKMaster, managed by a woman using the pseudonym Pim. Despite the issuance of three summonses, Big Joke had not been apprehended, prompting the request for an arrest warrant.

 

The court had already conducted two inquiries into the petition for the arrest warrant earlier today. Deputy Police Commissioner Tingkorn Rangmat made his way to the court in light of these events. Big Joke, to clarify his position, submitted a letter to the Director-General of the Criminal Court, explaining that his request for a fair investigation into a special case at Tao Poon Police Station had not been met with justice from the investigative team.

 

This latest legal manoeuvre adds a new layer to the ongoing saga surrounding the 53 year old police official and the gambling case. It underscores the complex nature of criminal investigations and the legal battles that can ensue when high-ranking officers are implicated in criminal activities.

 

The court’s decision on the arrest warrant and Big Joke’s attempts to defend his actions reflect the intricate dance between law enforcement, the judiciary, and the individuals caught in the crosshairs of both.

 

The outcome of this legal request remains to be seen, as the court has not yet announced its decision. The developments in this case are closely watched by the public, with implications for the reputation of the police force and the rule of law in Thailand.

 

 

By Nattapong Westwood

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-02

 

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So not for accepting bribes?

Somehow, some way, some time, he'll be back!

Warren issued?   NOT if you read the full story.

From what was published last week , the PM halted all investigations and warrants and handed over the case to the NACC ! 
Rather strange that certain police stations are going against this order ? I wonder how this is possible? 
 

Big Joke woes: Warrant issued for money laundering

"The outcome of this legal request remains to be seen, .... ."

This means the issuance of a warrent has not yet been granted by the court. Once again a complete rubbish headline from pseudo journalists.

BREAKING: Deputy Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, AKA "Big Joke", turns himself in Tuesday evening after the Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant following his failure to answer to police summons thrice for charge of money laundering related to online gambling business.

 

https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1775127350205878650

 

49 minutes ago, McTavish said:

Warren issued?   NOT if you read the full story.

Who is Warren?

If you're a non-Westerner in a Western country, all you need to do is utter the magical word: "Asylum."

1 hour ago, John Drake said:

Somehow, some way, some time, he'll be back!

You and the rest of us has better hope he will be back. He is the last best hope for any real major reform in the RTP. Thats why they appear to be after him ! 

 

3 minutes ago, anchadian said:

BREAKING: Deputy Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, AKA "Big Joke", turns himself in Tuesday evening after the Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant following his failure to answer to police summons thrice for charge of money laundering related to online gambling business.

 

https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1775127350205878650

 

So ironic given the fact that he was tasked with "cleaning up the corruption" in the first place.  <sigh>  No wonder the world no longer has real heroes to look up to.  Just fictional Marvel characters at best. <gag>

" Capture" ?  Such drama to assist  media interests? I personally doubt  there is much in significant public interests in this saga.

2 minutes ago, connda said:

So ironic given the fact that he was tasked with "cleaning up the corruption" in the first place.  <sigh>  No wonder the world no longer has real heroes to look up to.  Just fictional Marvel characters at best. <gag>

Its ironic because he was making progress.  He is the closest this place has got to a straight cop. 

1 hour ago, McTavish said:

Warren issued?   NOT if you read the full story.

It has been issued at 4pm today according to the Bangkok Post.

54 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Big Joke woes: Warrant issued for money laundering

"The outcome of this legal request remains to be seen, .... ."

This means the issuance of a warrent has not yet been granted by the court. Once again a complete rubbish headline from pseudo journalists.

You could read other sources for the correct story about the warrant that has been issued this afternoon.

I thought he went to England.

Arrest warrant issued for Pol Gen Surachate on money laundering charges

 

 

The Ratchadapisek Criminal Court issued a warrant this afternoon for the arrest of Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief, on the grounds that there is sufficient evidence that he was involved in money laundering in connection with an online gambling platform and attempted to dodge summonses issued by police investigators.

 

The Thung Song Hong enquiry officers in charge of the money laundering case had issued three successive summonses for Surachate to report to acknowledge the charges against him on April 1st, but they were all ignored in what is believed to have been a delaying tactic, forcing the officers to seek a warrant from the court.

 

The court considered the request at about 4pm today and decided to issue the arrest warrant.

 

It was reported that Surachate had cancelled all his appointments, turned off his cell phone and booked a flight to a southern province this evening, after he learned of the issuance of the arrest warrant.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2024-04-03

 

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One can only hope and pray that this man gets convicted and sentenced to a long stint in the big house. From my point of view there's absolutely no doubt about his guilt, he's top brass in the RTP, so he's guilty by association. 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

implications for the reputation of the police force and the rule of law in Thailand.

What implications? Are they worried people might think they're corrupt 🤔 😆😆😆

The coppers here are all bent. TIT.

10 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

I thought he went to England.

Yeah.

I thought he applied-for and received permission to leave the country until April. 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road was the scene of significant legal developments as investigators sought an arrest warrant for Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, Deputy National Police Chief of Thailand, following three previously issued summonses. The request for his capture was rooted in allegations of money laundering and conspiring to commit a crime, related to an investigation into gambling websites.

3 summonses and he still evades the issue.

Things are getting serious, if he goes down I bet he has a lot of insider knowledge and will take many with him.

Rule of law, not more than 12 inches. 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

The Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road was the scene of significant legal developments as investigators sought an arrest warrant for Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, Deputy National Police Chief of Thailand, following three previously issued summonses. The request for his capture was rooted in allegations of money laundering and conspiring to commit a crime, related to an investigation into gambling websites.

 

Investigators traced the financial activities leading back to a case at Tao Poon Police Station, where arrest warrants had been approved by the court for four suspects in March, including three police officers and one civilian. The case involved a gambling website named BNKMaster, managed by a woman using the pseudonym Pim. Despite the issuance of three summonses, Big Joke had not been apprehended, prompting the request for an arrest warrant.

 

The court had already conducted two inquiries into the petition for the arrest warrant earlier today. Deputy Police Commissioner Tingkorn Rangmat made his way to the court in light of these events. Big Joke, to clarify his position, submitted a letter to the Director-General of the Criminal Court, explaining that his request for a fair investigation into a special case at Tao Poon Police Station had not been met with justice from the investigative team.

 

This latest legal manoeuvre adds a new layer to the ongoing saga surrounding the 53 year old police official and the gambling case. It underscores the complex nature of criminal investigations and the legal battles that can ensue when high-ranking officers are implicated in criminal activities.

 

The court’s decision on the arrest warrant and Big Joke’s attempts to defend his actions reflect the intricate dance between law enforcement, the judiciary, and the individuals caught in the crosshairs of both.

 

The outcome of this legal request remains to be seen, as the court has not yet announced its decision. The developments in this case are closely watched by the public, with implications for the reputation of the police force and the rule of law in Thailand.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-02

 

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Seems the police and the courts and everyone involved are giving him ample chance to flee Thailand while he can. Normal behavior that would let the police save face about scandals with high ranking officials. 

Time for the Big Jokester to partake in some extended international travel. He can ask Thaksin and his little sister for some pointers. 

So Big Joke has left for England I'm wondering if anyone has heard anything about Joe Ferrari has he done any jail time yet???? Or is he doing a Taksin??? 5 minutes in jail then off to the golf course. 

Higher ups not happy what he was investigating.

11 hours ago, Doctor Tom said:

You and the rest of us has better hope he will be back. He is the last best hope for any real major reform in the RTP. Thats why they appear to be after him ! 

 

With respect Sir, I have to disagree. If you look at His history when in Immigration he is not Farang friendly at all.

12 hours ago, anchadian said:

Who is Warren?

where a maze of wabbits live

How the mighty have fallen