Officers in Red Bull heir’s car crash incident now face malfeasance probe by anti corruption commiss

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Officers in Red Bull heir’s car crash incident now face malfeasance probe by anti corruption commission



BANGKOK: -- The Metropolitan Police Bureau has completed investigation into the roles of police officers handling the Red Bull heir's car crash that killed a police officer four years ago with proposal to the Public Sector Anti Corruption Commission (PACC) to tackle 10 officers for malfeasance in office.

Of the 10 officers facing malfeasance probe by the PACC, one has already retired and the rest still in active police service.

Acting commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau Pol Lt Gen Sanit Mahathavorn said investigation found these officers were guilty for malfeasance in office for their handling of the Red Bull heir Vorayudh Yoovidhya case in September 2012.

The finding will be forwarded to the PACC for further action, he said.

The reinvestigation of the car crash case involving the Red Bull heir or “Boss” was ordered by Royal Thai Police commissioner Chakthip Chaijinda following complaint that there was no progress in the case and the suspect remains at large.

The commissioner then urged Thonglor police to speed up the ongoing investigation of the infamous hit-and-run case involving the heir of the Red Bull energy drink empire.

Vorayudh is the grandson of a Red Bull founder Chaleom Yoovidhya.

According to The Coconuts Bangkok, Vorayudh allegedly rammed his Ferrari into Pol Sgt Maj Wichian Klanprasert’s motorcycle on Sukhumvit Soi 47 in the early hours of September 3, 2012, killing the police officer.

Wichian’s body was dragged about 200 meters along the road.

The heir allegedly fled the scene and was arrested several hours later at his home on Sukhumvit Soi 53.

He faced three charges: speeding, reckless driving causing death, and failing to stop his car to help the victim.

However, the speeding charge has since been dropped as it expired under the one-year statute of limitations.

The national police chief promised to find out what was causing the delay in the investigation.

The commissioner added that if any officers were found to be negligent, they would face disciplinary action.

The Red Bull heir is said to be abroad now.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/officers-red-bull-heirs-car-crash-incident-now-face-malfeasance-probe-anti-corruption-commission/


-- Thai PBS 2016-07-18

[MaxLee]

Officers in Red Bull heir’s car crash incident now face malfeasance probe by anti corruption commission

Haha, don't worry, we all know it's just another delaying smoke screen tactic to put some nasty nasty scapegoat cops into inactive posts in disguise.....

Edited July 18, 2016 by MaxLee

[Chapelroad]

Dubai ?

[Tatsujin]

Dubai ?

Singapore and Hong Kong

[Bung]

So they are taking action against the police but not against the accused?

[oldsailor35]

Dubai ?

Why Dubai ?

[halloween]

And here was I thinking they might go after the BIB willing to arrest the gardener as a scapegoat.

[PattayaBoy]

why not issue international warrant arrest and deport?

[waldroj]

"...Wichian’s body was dragged about 200 meters along the road..."!!!

Yet, we're told Yoovidhya is said to be abroad now. So, as we can't (or won't) touch him, we'll tackle 10 police officers for malfeasance instead.

Ludicrously, after almost 4 years, we're also told now that "...The national police chief promised to find out what was causing the delay in the investigation...".

With the chief making a seemingly own-goal, we could potentially have 11 police officers lined-up on malfeasance (enough to make a soccer team) while the root cause of the problem continues to thumb his nose at any justice with impunity.

[Assurancetourix]

Dubai ?

Why Dubai ?

Ref to Thaksin Shinawatra

[bill1369]

Simply amazing, Thailand. A senior police officer (seems to me he was a SgtMaj) is killed by someone, apparently drunk & drugs involved, yet the RTP could give a rat's as s about it while doing all they can to make the crime go away. Must be great for rank & file to know how much the brass cares about their welfare.

[worgeordie]

4 Years!,what a disgrace, it will drag on until statue of limitations kicks in,

then he will return to Thailand.for murder I think it's 10 years ?,but he has

not been charged with that (or anything so far),so he has not got to be on

holiday much longer.

regards Worgeordie

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Ten police may face charges over handling of Red Bull heir case

BANGKOK: Acting police chief Sanit Mahathavorn has said that up to ten policemen could face consequences for the handling off the Red Bull heir case.

Vorayuth Yoowithaya was driving a Ferrari when a policeman attached to Thong Lor station was killed. Wichian Klanprasert died on July 3rd 2012.

Sanit was talking at a press conference concerning street racers who were arrested and sent to boot camp. He said that complaints had been lodged against ten officers and that investigations were ongoing.

He called for more time to complete the investigations after which the complaints will be passed on to other departments for consideration.

He gave no further details about the alleged wrong doing.

The case has been mired in lack of progress with the central figure repeatedly failing to show up when requested.

Source: http://www.thairath.co.th/content/666564

-- 2016-07-18

[Broken Record]

If my Brother in Law had knocked down that policeman he would probably have been found dead in Police custody a few hours later, or would have been sentenced to a long long prison sentence.

It's the way it is in Thailand, Thai people are not surprised, for them it's normal, Thais are brainwashed from birth to kowtow to the wealthy and privileged, it's the way it has always been for them, they just don't know any different and there are strict archaic laws in place to keep it that way just in case they do want to ask a few questions.

People with connections to the very top in Thai society are totally untouchable, they can do whatever they want without consequence, the prisons are not built for the wealthy.

[Thechook]

Meanwhile, the red bull guy???

[colinneil]

Just another Thai police cover up.

Big money changed hands, no justice for the dead policeman or his family.

Just GREED money grabbing greed.

[aussienam]

why not issue international warrant arrest and deport?

Can't just deport from any country. There needs to be an extradition treaty between the countries. And also what type of crimes and whether death penalty applies or length of potential jail sentence are also possible factors.

I dare say the warrants for arrest are already in existence ready to be executed but suspect needs to step into a country where there is the treaty in place.

[tomacht8]

Four years on the run.
Ignores any judicial investigation and hearing procedures.
Since 4 years it is not even issued an arrest warrant.
Here offenses are apparently deliberately not punished and delayed on the expiry dates beyond.
This has nothing to do with law and justice.
That is a farce.

[canuckamuck]

You know you got some traction when the police get charged instead of you. Red Bull really gave this guy wings.

[Rayk]

"Acting police chief Sanit Mahathavorn has said that up to ten policemen could face consequences for the handling off the Red Bull heir case."

One would also expect that the police Chief at the time of this murder should also have to face a malfeasance probe.

Too powerful, I know.

Lets just go after the low hanging fruit.

Edited July 18, 2016 by Rayk

[Prbkk]

why not issue international warrant arrest and deport?

Can't just deport from any country. There needs to be an extradition treaty between the countries. And also what type of crimes and whether death penalty applies or length of potential jail sentence are also possible factors.

I dare say the warrants for arrest are already in existence ready to be executed but suspect needs to step into a country where there is the treaty in place.

Well, Singapore took in the bottom-feeding scum of the Suharto dictatorship: in fact welcomed them with open arms, so Boss probably feels quite secure there ( although if reports of his drug use are correct he might need to be a bit careful).

[dezy1801]

Dubai ?

Why Dubai ?

its already full of criminals.

[BigBadGeordie]

Meanwhile, the red bull guy???

Come on, stop the cheap shots. The Guy has the flu.

[Artisi]

Simply amazing, Thailand. A senior police officer (seems to me he was a SgtMaj) is killed by someone, apparently drunk & drugs involved, yet the RTP could give a rat's as s about it while doing all they can to make the crime go away. Must be great for rank & file to know how much the brass cares about their welfare.

They care, it's called camaraderie of the largest lunch box, works Everytime without fail.

[sweatalot]

"the national police chief promised to find out what was causing the delay in the investigation...".

he should have promised to get the criminal behind bars - and pronto (after 4 years!!!)

[Dodgydownunder]

These fine upstanding and professional officers have done a great job in upholding the name of the Royal Thai Police. It couldn't get any lower could it? They conveniently forgot the motto about standing by your fellow officer when the contents of that rather large brown envelope was passed around. If the general wants people to believe he is doing anything to reform the police then this case would be a very good place to start. Subtle hint: Check their financial dealings/ bank transactions just after the "accident" happened.

But at least there wasn't a shoot out when the each of them was given their cut.

Edited July 18, 2016 by Dodgydownunder

[elgordo38]

So they are taking action against the police but not against the accused?

Settling for 2nd best. Somebody has to pay the piper.

[Psimbo]

Let me guess the punishment will be- 'moved to an inactive post'. That place must be one of the biggest cops shops in the country now!

[WonnabeBiker]

why not issue international warrant arrest and deport?

Cancel his passport!

Surprise! The law doesn't apply to very rich and connected people, does it? You or me would have spent the very first night in jail

[NongKhaiKid]

why not issue international warrant arrest and deport?

Can't just deport from any country. There needs to be an extradition treaty between the countries. And also what type of crimes and whether death penalty applies or length of potential jail sentence are also possible factors.

I dare say the warrants for arrest are already in existence ready to be executed but suspect needs to step into a country where there is the treaty in place.

Singapore is a member of Interpol but I'm not sure about an extradition treaty.

I suppose the next questions would be has Interpol ever been asked to issue a Red Notice and has Singapore ever been contacted about the situation ?

I certainly can't remember any official statements about contacting Interpol and Singapore and in my time here LoS hasn't been big on bringing wanted fugitives back. There's often big talk about pursuing offenders etc but no action and there's many reasons as to why that would be.