Hunt on for fourth man in extortion case

Police yesterday continued to hunt for a fourth suspect after the arrests of Master Sergeant First Class Sangwal Phosri and two civilian accomplices on Friday over the alleged extortion and illegal detention of an Indian businessmen in Bangkok's Sai Mai and Watcharapol areas.

The arrests stemmed from complaints by three Indian businessmen, one of whom was reportedly rescued by passing soldiers.

Sangwal, 45; Sathaporn Thongprai, 37; and Amnat Khungsaichon, 51; reportedly confessed to having extorted money from some 50 Indians, each time receiving between Bt10,000 and Bt20,000.

The three men - who are facing charges of extortion, illegal detention, assault and carrying weapons in a public place - were brought to Ratchadapisek Criminal Court yesterday morning to apply for a 12-day detention order pending investigation.

Hunt on for fourth man in extortion case - The Nation