Fugitive Captured After 10 Years on the Run: Burmese Murder Suspect Arrested Upon Return

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A Burmese fugitive wanted for a brutal murder committed nearly a decade ago has been arrested after returning to his former neighbourhood in Bang Khonthi District, Samut Songkhram. The suspect, who had evaded authorities for ten years, was apprehended by local immigration officers on November 29.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Nutthaphon Chomsiri, Superintendent of Samut Songkhram Immigration, and his team carried out the arrest following an intensive investigation into old outstanding warrants. Acting on a tip, authorities learned that the suspect, identified only as Naw, had been spotted in the area. Naw, a Myanmar national, was wanted under a warrant issued by the Samut Songkhram Provincial Court on charges of premeditated murder, concealing and destroying a corpse, and carrying a weapon without justification.

 

The crime dates back to December 6, 2014, when Naw and accomplices were accused of murdering a victim, disposing of the body to cover up the crime, and carrying knives unlawfully in public. Naw had successfully evaded capture for years but was recently spotted in Bang Khonthi, prompting officers to set up surveillance and plan his capture.

 

At 11:30 on November 29, officers located Naw and arrested him. The suspect, who speaks fluent Thai, confirmed his identity and admitted to being the person named in the warrant. Naw was transferred to Yi San Police Station in Samut Songkhram Province for legal proceedings.

 

The arrest is part of an ongoing effort by the Immigration Bureau to resolve cold cases and bring fugitives to justice. Authorities praised the cooperation and diligence of the investigation team in apprehending the long-time fugitive.

 

-- 2024-12-01