Thread: NACC to Probe Deputy Police Chief Over Bribery Claims

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has initiated an investigation into allegations against Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, also known as Big Joke, and four other police officers. The probe focuses on claims that they accepted bribes from a gambling website, leading to potential dereliction of duty.


The decision follows a call for the NACC to examine the involvement of Pol Gen Surachate and his aides in allegedly ignoring illegal activities conducted by a gambling site operated by Thanyanan Sucharitchinsri, alias Minnie.


The case has garnered attention due to the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the serious accusations of misconduct. The NACC, with its current roster of five commissioners, agreed to proceed with the investigation following the submission of the complaint.


This inquiry is part of a broader examination into illicit online gambling operations, which have reportedly caused significant financial damage, estimated at around 300 million baht.


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National police chief refutes claim of foul play in Surachate Hakparn case

Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the national police chief, maintains that one of his deputies, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, is not the victim of persecution or of foul play over the issuance of a summons for him to report to Thung Song Hong police station, to acknowledge money laundering charges related to the BNKMaster online gambling website.


He said that the enquiry officers are simply acting in accordance with the evidence already gathered, adding that this is the first summons issued for Surachate to report to them on Thursday.


He said it is up to Surachate whether he will report. If he does not, a second summons will be issued and, if he fails to report again, then an arrest warrant will be issued.


The national police chief insists that the enquiry officers are authorised to issue the summonses, because the case under their jurisdiction is separate from the one currently pending with the National Anti-Corruption Commission.


Regarding the duplicate of the first summons sent to the national police chief, Pol Gen Torsak said it is now with the legal affairs department of the Royal Thai Police.


According to procedure, he explained that Surachate is required to report to the Royal Thai Police in his capacity as a suspect and, then, a fact-finding panel will be set up to consider disciplinary action against him.


Surachate’s lawyer is due to hold a press conference on Tuesday, reportedly to expose the money trail of the BNKMaster online gambling website and those benefiting from the gambling operations.

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Torsak and Surachate transferred

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today ordered the transfer of two top national police generals, Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, to inactive posts at Government House for two months


Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Kitrat Panphet will serve as acting national police chief.


The transfers came after weeks of conflict, during which National Police Chief Torsak and one of his deputies, Surachate, clashed over alleged involvement in online gambling schemes worth millions of Baht.


In an attempt to defuse the widely criticised conflicts, Torsak and Surachate appeared together at a joint press conference today to deny speculation of a high-level conflict within the Royal Thai Police.


They announced that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will investigate the BNK Master online gambling case.


To avoid the impression of conflict within the police service, caused by inappropriate remarks, Pol Gen Torsak stated that he has been communicating with Surachate as usual and has informed Prime Minister Srettha about the case.


With only 194 days left in office before his retirement, he pledged to do his best to resolve the matter first.


Meanwhile, Pol Gen Surachate mentioned that he has not yet received a summons from the Thung Song Hong inquiry officers regarding the charge of money laundering in connection with the online gambling website.


Three of his subordinates have also been implicated in the illegal online gambling business.

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PM gags senior police officers over online gambling conflict


Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today ordered senior police officers to stop talking or giving news to the media about the BNKMaster online gambling case, in an effort to ease tensions within the police service while the case is being considered by an ad hoc fact-finding committee.

The panel members are Chatchai Promlert, former interior permanent secretary, Chartpong Jiraphan, former deputy attorney-general, and Pol Gen Winai Thongsong, former deputy national police chief.

Before chairing a meeting of the Police Commission today, the prime minister told the media that, since there is a problem in the Royal Thai Police, he must step in.

Since the justice process has already started, he said that he found it necessary to order senior police officers who take sides in the conflict to stop briefing the media in a way which implicates either Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the national police chief, or his deputy, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn.

Surachate is facing money laundering charges, in connection with the BNKMaster online gambling webpage. At a recent press conference, his lawyer claimed that more senior officers were involved in the online gambling business.

Pending the outcome of the investigation by the fact-finding panel, the prime minister said that he has ordered the transfers of Torsak and Surachate, to assist with work at the PM’s Office for 60 days, because he does not want to see officers quarrelling with each other, because it can only be detrimental, adding that he also does not want to see senior officers attempting to “interfere with” their subordinates.

Srettha offered an assurance that both officers will be treated fairly.

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They couldn’t lie straight in bed.

A somber discovery was made atop Koh Larn’s highest peak, behind the revered Buddha footprint at Khao Phra Yai Temple, where the body of an Indian man was found in an apparent suicide.


At approximately 11:00 a.m. on April 14, Deputy Inspector Police Lieutenant Anirut Jehero of the Pattaya City Police Station received a distressing report. Accompanied by the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Squad, authorities embarked on a challenging ascent, trekking over 1.2 kilometers to the summit which stands 230 meters above sea level.


The deceased, later identified as a 31-year-old Indian man, Mr. G, whose full name was withheld per The Pattaya News editorial policy for suicides, was discovered suspended and hanging beneath a tree, dressed in a white shirt and white-black elephant pants. A white and blue scarf was also found at the scene. Officials noted no signs of struggle or injury on Mr. G, who is believed to have passed away at least 10 hours prior to the discovery. Among his possessions were two mobile phones and a sum of Indian currency, which have been secured by police as evidence.

Dew, a local monk, recounted the moment a group of tourists alerted him to the grim find, prompting immediate notification of the authorities. The previous evening, Mr. G was observed by monks entering the mountain area but did not return by nightfall, leading to a search that ended tragically the following day.


Miss Koi Namsuam, a 36-year-old car rental business owner who knew the victim, described Mr. G to the Pattaya News as a long-term tourist who had been residing on Koh Larn for approximately two months. She recalled conversations where he expressed distress over familial discord, particularly involving his father, a police officer in India. Mr. G had reportedly threatened to take his own life in Thailand if financial support from his father was not forthcoming.

The body of Mr. G has since been transported to the Forensic Institute at the police hospital for a comprehensive autopsy. While initial assessments suggest suicide driven by family issues, further investigations are underway. Authorities are in the process of notifying the Indian Embassy to facilitate communication with Mr. G’s relatives and to ascertain the definitive cause of his demise.

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a sum of Indian currency, which have been secured by police as evidence.

Yeah OK, got that.

Originally Posted by Lantern

a sum of Indian currency, which have been secured by police as evidence.

Yeah OK, got that.

Given:

Mr. G had reportedly threatened to take his own life in Thailand if financial support from his father was not forthcoming.

I'm guessing any copper going to change it would probably be disappointed.

hanging beneath a tree, dressed in a white shirt and white-black elephant pants. A white and blue scarf was also found at the scene.

suicide in elephant pants and a manchester city scarf.

there can be no greater ignominy.

Deputy National Police Chief suspended

Pol Gen Kitrat Panphet, the acting national police chief, has signed the order to suspend deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn and four more police officers accused of being involved in money laundering in relation to an online gambling network.


The order takes affect immediately on April 18. The other four police officers are: Pol Col Kittichai Sangkhathaworn, Pol Lt Col Krit Pariyaket, Pol Sgt Natthawut Wadwaew and Pol Sgt Natthanan Chuchak.


Pol Gen Kitrat confirms that everything is being done in due process of the law and the police investigation.


He also emphasises that, while he is currently the acting police chief, he has full authority.


Pol Gen Kitrat said he had informed the prime minister so that Pol Gen Surachate can be transferred from his inactive post at the Office of the Prime Minister back to the Royal Thai Police headquarters as the disciplinary investigation continues.


He cited that the suspension order is issued as the investigation could require a considerable amount of time, during which, the five accused police officers still has the right to appeal.

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Embattled deputy police chief claims PM has abused authority

Suspended deputy national police chief, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, filed a petition today with the chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), demanding an investigation into Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s alleged abuse of authority.


Surachate is asking the NACC to investigate the prime minister’s appointment of Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol as the national police chief last year, his own suspension from the police service by the acting national police chief and the motives behind the investigation into the BNKMaster online gambling platform, as part of which he and some of his close aides have been charged with money laundering.


Surachate has also challenged the authority of the police investigation team. He claims that they failed to submit their findings to the NACC within the legally mandated 30 days of receiving a complaint against him and his men, hence their investigation has no standing and they have no authority to conduct the probe.


Surachate and Torsak were transferred out of the Royal Thai Police to the Prime Minister’s Office by the prime minister, pending the outcome of the investigation into the online gambling network. Last week, Surachate was temporarily suspended from police service, pending a disciplinary probe.


The embattled deputy police chief appealed for justice to Police Service Commission for Merit System Protection last week, demanding that the suspension order be withdrawn.


He says he believes there is deliberate attempt to prevent him from climbing the ladder to become the next national police chief. He also said he believes he will be reinstated.

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Suspended deputy police commissioner withdraws charges against PM

Embattled deputy commissioner Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn who withdrew his charge of malfeasance in office against the premier demanded today a probe into the actions of 200 police officers involved in the investigation of money laundering charges against him.


In his about-turn, Surachate told the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday that he wants the charges, which he filed against the prime minister on Monday, to be withdrawn because the prime minister has nothing to do with the police investigation.


In his petition to the NACC today, he demanded that the anti-graft watchdog investigate Pol Gen Thana Chuwong, the current deputy commissioner general, and about 200 police investigators, whom he accuses of abuse of authority in violation of Criminal Code §157.


The deputy police chief said he is having to fight for justice and asked how the people in general can expect justice if a high-ranking officer like him is not afforded it.


“No one wants to die alone,” said Surachate, as he urged the police investigators to come forward with the truth about the online gambling network and the money laundering charges filed against him.


Both Surachate and Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the police commissioner-general, who have both been implicated in involvement with the illegal gambling network, were transferred to the PM’s Office by the prime minister, pending the outcome of a probe.


Surachate was later transferred back to the Royal Thai Police and was, subsequently, suspended from police service pending the outcome of a disciplinary probe.


It is reported today that Surachate’s name plate has been removed from his office at the Royal Thai Police and his name has been deleted from the list of deputy commissioners general on the police website’s home page.

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