Former MP professes innocence in Thai extortion case

Yoswarit Chuklom, affectionately known as Jeng Dokjik, met with the authorities from the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) of the police force today, asserting his innocence in a high-profile extortion case. He was accompanied by Pimnatta Jiraputthiphak, a former parliamentary candidate from the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, and their lawyer, Traisak Thongswai.

Jeng arrived with a cheerful demeanour, showing no signs of concern, and disclosed that since his release on bail, he has been preparing necessary documents to clarify various issues and gather additional information to prove his innocence. Today, he provided further information on several points of doubt, cooperating with the officers. However, the majority of the evidence comes from government agencies and requires time to obtain, leading to an incomplete evidence submission so far.

While he refrained from detailing the…