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Thai Policewoman Faces Embezzlement Charge Over Unreturned Funds


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In the Isaan province of Surin, Thailand, a policewoman is in hot water after allegedly refusing to return funds mistakenly transferred to her account by a 30-year-old man named Warut. Warut, seeking justice after a frustrating three-year ordeal, appeared on Channel 7 to share his story, eager for resolution.

 

The saga began on April 26, 2021, when Warut, intending to transfer money to his own bank account, entered an incorrect digit, inadvertently sending the funds to a stranger. His efforts to retrieve the money through official channels fell flat. Local police advised him to liaise with the bank, which, after a fortnight, reported their inability to contact the recipient.

 

Determined, Warut tracked down the policewoman on social media, only to face silence. Two years on, she broke her silence, attributing her lack of response to a hacked account. Despite promising restitution after reviewing her statements, she requested a "processing fee" from Warut—an audacious demand considering the situation.


Despite admitting to spending the money, the officer only refunded Warut a meagre 500 baht before vanishing again. With assistance from the media, prominent Thai lawyer Ronnarong Kaewphet intervened, clarifying that the policewoman’s conduct amounted to embezzlement, a serious offence with potential penalties of up to three years' imprisonment or a fine of 60,000 baht.

 

Ronnarong urged Warut to pursue legal action promptly, with the case nearing its expiration. He called for accountability from the policewoman's supervisor, pressing for her removal, citing her professional duty to uphold—rather than flout—the law. This case has caught national attention, highlighting significant issues of trust and integrity within law enforcement.

 

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-- 2024-10-11

 

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