Thai deputy police chief probed for alleged laundering of gambling money
Surachate Hakparn is under investigation for alleged links to an online gambling network.
Thailand.- The Royal Thai Police has initiated an internal investigation into deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn for alleged involvement in a money laundering related to an online gambling network.
During a media briefing, acting national police chief general Kitrat Panphet said a fact-finding committee would comprise officers of equivalent rank to Surachate. He said that if the investigation reveals wrongdoing, a disciplinary inquiry committee will be convened.
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An arrest warrant against Hakparn was approved on Tuesday (April 2) on the request of investigators from the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB). According to Benar News, Hakparn has been released on a bail of 100,000 baht (US$2,722). He has said he is innocent and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.
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