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RTA suspends AWOL sergeant major turned cyberpunk after hacking 55 million Thais’ personal data

Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, centre, says police identified the alleged hacker who stole the data of 55 million Thais as an army sergeant but can’t find him.

The sergeant major turned cyberpunk who was accused of hacking the personal data of 55 million Thais has been suspended by the Royal Thai Army (RTA). Police on Friday reported that the suspect and his wife were detained and questioned about the alleged crime, but the couple has since disappeared.

Maj. Gen. Sirichan Ngathong, the deputy spokesperson, stated that “SM2 Khemarat’s unit” suspended him on Friday, April 7 for being absent without leave (AWOL) since April 3. The suspect works as a driver in the Army Transportation Department. The sergeant major was issued an arrest warrant for computer crime, leading to his suspension, reported Bangkok Post.

Maj. Gen. Sirichan reiterated that the army is doing everything possible…

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