A gang of nine police officers from Chon Buri province have been exposed for being involved in online gambling and extorting over 140 million baht (US$ 4,051,500) from victims. The disclosure came after a victim reported the crime due to the excessive extortion demands that became unmanageable.
Police Lieutenant General Surachet Hakpal, Deputy Commissioner of Police, confirmed the truth behind the allegations, stating that the victims had not believed the high-ranking police were involved in the illegal activities until being reassured by their accusers. The case was filed in Kukot Police Station, Pathum Thani province.
The accused officers were issued a summons, with the superior requesting that they surrender. There was no need to obtain arrest warrants from the court in this case. Investigating officers have seized the…
