Interpol asked to issue arrest warrant in KMITL case

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Interpol asked to issue arrest warrant in KMITL case
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- POLICE HAVE asked Interpol to issue a "red" money laundering arrest warrant for Kittisak Mattujad, a key suspect in the Bt1.5 billion embezzlement at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Latkrabang (KMITL).

Police spokesman Lt-General Prawut Thavornsiri said as Kittisak was believed to be laying low in the United Kingdom, police had also requested that the Attorney General ask the UK to extradite him.

In related news, Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) chief Pol Colonel Sihanart Prayoonrats warned people to be mindful that a public member was conned out of Bt1.5 million after people claiming to be AMLO officers contacted the person via phone and said they were investigating the embezzlement scandal.

Following an asset-seizure threat, the money was wired on more than 10 occasions to four bank accounts.

A KMITL lecturer was also contacted but was not fooled. Like the victim, he was reached after the bank's closing time, meaning the transfer could not be stopped.

Sihanart said he would contact the KMITL rector and other personnel at the institute to tell them to be on their guard.

He said the AMLO transaction committee would decide on February 11 on whether to seize a Lamborghini that actor Pakorn Chatborirak bought "in good faith" from Pada Buakhao, another suspect in the embezzlement case.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Interpol-asked-to-issue-arrest-warrant-in-KMITL-ca-30252479.html


-- The Nation 2015-01-23

[siampolee]

Certainly seems as if the matter is being pursued with some vigour, wonder if someone in a position of power will try to obstruct or even halt the investigation?

It may well be interesting to see (if we are allowed to) just who is or was involved in the fraud and the destination of the monies.

Edited January 23, 2015 by siampolee

[noitom]

Thais perceive that their search for a Thai crook takes international priority over matters of global security and safety.

[LuckyLew]

wow I thought Thailand has opted out of interpol, can they now persue the other huge crook with the same enthusiasm and vigor?

[Diplomatico]

When was the last time anyone heard of Interpol doing anything that merits mention? Just sayin'.

Google "Interpol" and 100% of the news is about the rock band Interpol.

[Jogden]

wow I thought Thailand has opted out of interpol, can they now persue the other huge crook with the same enthusiasm and vigor?

I just checked the Interpol site... Thailand is only looking for one person, born in Aus and has Brit nationality. A few countries are looking for some Thais though.

http://www.interpol.int/notice/search/wanted

[Loles]

And why need those "very high talented" soap-opera "actor" to the photo ?

May be it shows this case a big show business as usually.

[rickirs]

"... actor Pakorn Chatborirak bought "in good faith" from Pada Buakhao, another suspect in the embezzlement case"

Take the car. It was obtained by stolen property and its value should be returned. Pakorn's "good faith" is irrelevant as to legal ownership. But Pakorn is also a victim and he can file a civil suit against Pada for misrepresentation. But Pakorn's loss has no bearing on the criminal investigation and its consequences. Maybe if enough Thai celebrities become victims in 3rd party luxury car purchases, it will impact the criminal industry.

[Beng]