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A government official was apprehended on October 12, by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) after evading capture for allegedly embezzling over 10 million baht in public funds. The suspect, Pranchai, also known as Paripreecha, 36, denied all charges upon arrest.

 

On August 19, 2024, the Sikiu Provincial Court issued an arrest warrant for Pranchai for multiple offenses, including nighttime theft, theft of government property, and unauthorised access to protected computer data. The CIB’s Crime Suppression Division (CSD) tracked him down to a market in Nong Khai Province, where he was arrested.

 

 

According to investigators, Pranchai, an official responsible for budget disbursement, exploited his position to withdraw large sums of money monthly, sometimes siphoning off a million baht. The thefts occurred over a period from mid-2023 to July 2024, when an internal investigation revealed the disappearance of over 10 million baht. Before fleeing,

 

The investigation revealed that Pranchai had been using more than 10 mule accounts and changing phone numbers weekly to evade detection. He fled to the Mukdahan border and attempted to cross into Laos multiple times using a fake passport. After learning that authorities were closing in, he moved to Nong Khai, preparing for another escape to Laos.

 

A coordinated operation between the CSD and Nong Khai police led to his capture at a local market just as his wife attempted to bring him cash. Although Pranchai denied all allegations and refused to cooperate during initial questioning, he was taken into custody and transferred to Khlong Phai Police Station for further legal proceedings.

 

Pranchai continues to deny all charges, and the investigation is ongoing.

 

Picture from CSD.

 

-- 2024-10-13