Thai Rice Department Scandal: Five Charged with Extortion

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Police have completed their investigation into a high-profile extortion case, involving the Director-General of Thailand’s Rice Department, Nattakit Kongthip.

 

They have forwarded the extensive case file, totalling 11 folders and 4,490 pages, to the Office of the Attorney General for further review. Five individuals are charged with extorting 1.5 million baht from Nattakit, involving allegations of corruption and abuse of power.

 

The investigation, led by Deputy Commander of the Crime Suppression Division, Police Colonel Anek Taosupap, concluded that the accused allegedly forced Nattakit to pay the sum between December 20 and January 26.

 

These incidents reportedly took place across various noteworthy locations, such as the Parliament, the Rice Department in Chatuchak, Bangkok, and Lat Sawai in Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani.

 

The accused, including the well-known figure Yoswarit Chooklom, also known as Jeng Dokjik, have been charged with abusing their positions as state officials, unlawfully accepting money or benefits, and using threats to coerce others into providing these benefits.

 

Jeng Dokjik firmly denied the allegations, stating, “I am not part of an extortion gang. If I am guilty, I will face the consequences.”

 

Another accused, Srisuwan Janya, also denied any involvement, claiming to be unaware of the suspicious money, which he discarded. Srisuwan insists he is being targeted to halt his calls for further investigations.

 

Prosecutors now hold the responsibility to decide the next legal steps based on the 4,490 pages of collected evidence. The Crime Suppression Division, under Police Major General Jaroonkiat Pankaew, arrested the suspects, who have been under scrutiny since January 27 and were formally charged on February 15.

 

The other accused individuals include 34-year-old Pimnattha Jiraputthipak, 47-year-old Ekalak Waree, and 43-year-old Napatchapapa Janya, all facing similar serious charges.

 

This high-profile case continues to unfold, drawing significant public and media attention, as the judicial process moves forward.

 

TOP: File photo for referece only. Source: Wikimedia

 

 

-- 2024-07-17

 

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[Pouatchee]

They will charge and prosecute these morons for one reason, and one reason only. Their names aren't Shi7awat.

 

Make the dynasty pay!

[Artisi]

Must be an honest mistake, no one is these positions would do such a thing - well not knowingly.

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Jeng Dokjik firmly denied the allegations, stating, “I am not part of an extortion gang. If I am guilty, I will face the consequences.”

 

Another accused, Srisuwan Janya, also denied any involvement, claiming to be unaware of the suspicious money, which he discarded

Denials, denials denials... guilty as hell.

[TheFishman1]

Nothing strange here it’s the way they do business here. Look at the ex-Prime Minister who left the country for many years. He comes back and he’s now a hero. I’m waiting for a sister to come back and whatever happened with the Red Bull kid they can’t find them is that difficult to find? TIT

[Artisi]

1 hour ago, TheFishman1 said:

Nothing strange here it’s the way they do business here. Look at the ex-Prime Minister who left the country for many years. He comes back and he’s now a hero. I’m waiting for a sister to come back and whatever happened with the Red Bull kid they can’t find them is that difficult to find? TIT

Don't want to find him, even though they would be aware on a daily basis as to his location 

[Lapun]

I'm confused. Are they accused of extorting money from an official they accuse of being corrupt? If he is corrupt & paid it, why isn't he charged with corruption?

 

The kettle calling the pot black. Why aren't they all charged?

[john donson]

1.5 million baht is probably only a drop in the bucket...

 

too difficult to check for unusual wealth since being in office ?

 

the millions of tons of 10+ year old rice, the farmers do all the work almost at slave wages, but sticky fingers and profits are made on their backs...  only a revolution france or cambodia style would get rid of all the high elite corruption, replaced by new corruptible people