Phatthalung Police Officer Under Fire for Alleged Extortion of 30,000 Baht

[webfact]

 

A senior police officer in Phatthalung has been suspended amid allegations of extorting 30,000 baht from the mother of a 16 year old boy charged with attempted murder. The officer has been placed on leave pending an investigation.

 

The controversy erupted after the mother lodged a formal complaint, claiming the officer repeatedly contacted her demanding money to ostensibly overlook her son’s involvement in the crime. The 16-year-old, along with others, had been arrested for a shooting incident that resulted in injuries. Following their arrest, they were charged and released on bail by the juvenile court.

 

According to the mother's account, the officer persistently harassed her, even showing up at her workplace. Buckling under pressure, she managed to borrow 15,000 baht, which she then handed over to the officer.

 

As media attention intensified, the officer returned the 15,000 baht to the mother at her workplace, placing the money on her desk and urging her to come to the station to provide a statement. He reportedly told her to take the money back and appear at the station when convenient.

 

 

The officer, identified as Wicha, appeared unsettled by the media spotlight, quickly reimbursing the mother after she went public with her accusations. Asked to explain himself, Wicha refused to comment, indicating he needed time to prepare a formal report.

 

Chief of Phatthalung Police Station, Jumpot Liamkaew, summoned Wicha for an initial report but stated that the officer had not yet provided any substantial explanation. Wicha requested additional time to gather his thoughts and compile a comprehensive account of the events.

 

Chief Jumpot confirmed that the internal investigation would proceed transparently, aiming to uphold accountability within the force. Meanwhile, Wicha remains suspended as the inquiry unfolds, with the department keen to resolve the matter swiftly and fairly.

 

Picture courtesy: Wikimedia

 

-- 2024-06-25

 

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[Gottfrid]

44 minutes ago, webfact said:

Wicha remains suspended as the inquiry unfolds, with the department keen to resolve the matter swiftly and fairly.

Swiftly and fairly??? So, they will sack his arse and put him in jail?

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Wicha requested additional time to gather his thoughts and compile a comprehensive account of the events.

Time to try and make up some plausible excuse for his actions. Well Wicha they 'aint one. Wicha gonna do now 'eh. 

[soalbundy]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

Time to try and make up some plausible excuse for his actions. Well Wicha they 'aint one. Wicha gonna do now 'eh. 

A believable lie is as good as the truth here and his department wants to investigate the matter swiftly and fairly

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Chief of Phatthalung Police Station, Jumpot Liamkaew, summoned Wicha for an initial report but stated that the officer had not yet provided any substantial explanation. Wicha requested additional time to gather his thoughts and compile a comprehensive account of the events.

He may be in need of Ai

[Snackbar]

Shock horror

[Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

 

A senior police officer in Phatthalung has been suspended amid allegations of extorting 30,000 baht from the mother of a 16 year old boy charged with attempted murder. The officer has been placed on leave pending an investigation.

 

The controversy erupted after the mother lodged a formal complaint, claiming the officer repeatedly contacted her demanding money to ostensibly overlook her son’s involvement in the crime. The 16-year-old, along with others, had been arrested for a shooting incident that resulted in injuries. Following their arrest, they were charged and released on bail by the juvenile court.

 

According to the mother's account, the officer persistently harassed her, even showing up at her workplace. Buckling under pressure, she managed to borrow 15,000 baht, which she then handed over to the officer.

 

As media attention intensified, the officer returned the 15,000 baht to the mother at her workplace, placing the money on her desk and urging her to come to the station to provide a statement. He reportedly told her to take the money back and appear at the station when convenient.

 

 

The officer, identified as Wicha, appeared unsettled by the media spotlight, quickly reimbursing the mother after she went public with her accusations. Asked to explain himself, Wicha refused to comment, indicating he needed time to prepare a formal report.

 

Chief of Phatthalung Police Station, Jumpot Liamkaew, summoned Wicha for an initial report but stated that the officer had not yet provided any substantial explanation. Wicha requested additional time to gather his thoughts and compile a comprehensive account of the events.

 

Chief Jumpot confirmed that the internal investigation would proceed transparently, aiming to uphold accountability within the force. Meanwhile, Wicha remains suspended as the inquiry unfolds, with the department keen to resolve the matter swiftly and fairly.

 

Picture courtesy: Wikimedia

 

-- 2024-06-25

 

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I need a few days to get a good BS story together.

[Peabody]

So she was willing to pay the bribe so her son wouldn't be tried for MURDER. Then she files a police report against the crooked cop?? Aren't there laws against bribery??