Disgraced police chief Thitisan Utthanaphon and 6 different officers have been charged in an investigation into the death of a man in custody. The sufferer, 24 12 months outdated Chiraphong Thanapat, died whereas underneath interrogation at a police station within the northern province of Nakhon Sawan in August. ผลไม้ that showed Thitisan placing several plastic baggage over the drug suspect’s head, whereas allegedly making an attempt to extort money from him, went viral, sparking outrage nationwide. After a short stint on the run, Thitisan turned himself in at a police station in Chon Buri on August 26.
The Bangkok Post stories that Thitisan can additionally be being investigated for his function in the seizure, resale, and ownership of high-end cars. The former police chief earned the nickname Jo Ferrari on account of his assortment of luxury autos. His assets, which have been seized as part of the investigation, also embrace a 57-million-baht mansion in Bangkok. In whole, investigating officers have seized one hundred thirty million baht of assets, including 24 cars price 70 million baht, a apartment worth 1.5 million baht, and 18 guns value 720,000 baht.
Thitisan and his accomplices, Rawirot Ditthong, Songyot Khlainak, Thoranin Matwanna, Suphakon Nimchuen, Wisut Bunkhiew, and Pawikon Khammarew, have been charged with malfeasance, abuse of power, torture inflicting demise, and coercion. A full report is being delivered to public prosecutors right now.
Suchart Theerasawat from the Royal Thai Police says investigators are additionally looking into Thitisan’s role within the confiscation of around four hundred smuggled vehicles. The Bangkok Post stories that officers have already uncovered suspicious data in relation to the automobiles, together with irregularities in the payments made for their seizure. It’s emerged that Thitisan earned monetary rewards from the Customs Department for confiscating autos that had been illegally smuggled into the nation. Suchart says the investigation is advanced as it includes police, customs officers, and many people linked to Thitisan.
Meanwhile, Suwat Jangyodsuk, commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, says no choice has been made on whether to dismiss Thitisan from the police drive..