30.2 C
Bangkok
Friday, March 29, 2024

Senator indicted over drug ties

Senator Upakit Pachirirangkun clarifies drug trafficking allegations during a press conference on March 17. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

Public prosecutors have decided to indict Senator Upakit Pachirirangkun with money laundering and a related criminal charge, Kosolwat Inthuchanyong, spokesman of the Office of the Attorney-General, said on Friday.

The decision was made based on an investigation conducted by police investigators who earlier probed Sen Upakit over money laundering and involvement in a transnational criminal organisation.

The senator denies the charges.

On March 17, Sen Upakit, 61, held a press conference to counter allegations made by Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome, who linked him to Myanmar national Tun Min…

Read more…

Latest Articles