The Crime Suppression Division: Catching a 10-Year Fugitive

The Crime Suppression Division apprehended a man who had been on the run after being sentenced to a decade in prison for a sexual assault offence. The 42 year old fugitive was caught at a market in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district today.

Amnat was originally arrested for threatening and sexually assaulting a woman in the Phichit province back in 2005. The victim reported the crime at Vachirabarami Police Station, leading to his capture. However, after being temporarily released on bail during the trial, Amnat absconded, failing to report to the court, reported KhaoSod.

The Appeal Court eventually sentenced him to 10 years in prison and issued a warrant for his arrest. Upon his recent arrest, Amnat confessed to the crime. He is now due to be transferred to the Phichit provincial court to face legal proceedings.

The operation leading to Amnat’s arrest was…