Swiss National Andre Xavier Justo Recieves Royal Pardon in Thailand

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Swiss National Andre Xavier Justo Recieves Royal Pardon in Thailand

 

BANGKOK -Swiss National Andre Xavier Justo, a potential key witness in the corruption probe surrounding Malaysian state fund 1MDB will be among thousands of Thai and foreign prisoners granted a royal pardon by Thailand’s new king, King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradevarangkun.

 

His lawyer Worasit Piriyawiboon who disclosed Justo’s impending release from prison, said his client met the conditions for a royal pardon as he had less than one year of a prison term left.

 

The Swiss national is expected to be released from prison between three and seven days after the announcement of the royal pardon, which was published in the Royal Gazette on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.chiangraitimes.com/swiss-national-andre-xavier-justo-recieves-royal-pardon-in-thailand.html

 

-- © Copyright Chiang Rai Times 2016-12-14

[Clamhua]

Let's hope he hides in a safe place after release and he is able to tell the truth about the Malaysian scandal before the Malaysians can get to him....

[greenchair]

Surprised he is alive. 

Oh, there's 3 days left. 

[elgordo38]

Yes that old fox Najib will chasing this guy to the ends of the earth. He should have maybe refused the pardon for his own safety. 

[KIWIBATCH]

What is a "witness" doing in prison anyway....I don't folow....can some enlighten me please

[Sphere]

8 minutes ago, KIWIBATCH said:

What is a "witness" doing in prison anyway....I don't folow....can some enlighten me please

 

Him witnett too mutt.

[Mook23]

9 hours ago, Sphere said:

 

Him witnett too mutt.

Vely vely! 

[Maestro]

On 14/12/2016 at 10:54 AM, KIWIBATCH said:

What is a "witness" doing in prison anyway....I don't folow....can some enlighten me please

 

From the news article linked to in the OP:

 

"Justo was found guilty by a Thai court in August last year of blackmailing his former employee" (sic)

[dabhand]

Sarawak Report are indicating that Justo may be targeted by 'Malaysian related entities' during his transfer from the Thai jail to the airport.

 

http://www.sarawakreport.org/2016/12/my-new-fears-for-my-husbands-safety-laura-justo/

 

Given that his case is connected with 1MDB and covers a US$7billion scam with PM Najib in the front seat, his safety is definitely under threat. Any news on whether he has been released and actually safely departed Thailand yet?

[Gweiloman]

Really hope that he gets released and testifies and brings down the entire rotten to the core government led by the biggest kleptocrat in history.

[dabhand]

Being reported by SR that Justo was released from prison today (20th) and should be flying back to Switzerland tonight.

http://www.sarawakreport.org/2016/12/home-for-christmas/

 

Good luck and safe journey for him. Hopefully he can add more evidence to bring PM Najib to justice.