Thai police arrested 4 people, together with a man impersonating a high-ranking officer, who attempted to bribe legislation enforcement to launch detained Chinese suspects. Today, it was reported that the authorities successfully apprehended the four culprits in a sting operation in Chiang Rai.
Late within the evening, officers from the Chiang Saen Immigration Checkpoint and Chiang Saen Police Station, led by Inspector Chinnakorn Asawaphum and Chiang Saen Police Sub-Lieutenant Thanat Chummee, collaborated on the case. The staff caught 34 12 months old Sunuchai from Mae Ai District; 34 yr old Peeraporn from Lat Krabang District; 54 year old Thattida from Mueang Nonthaburi District; and 50 yr old Ratchathaphong from Staek District.
The suspects had US$800,000 in money, which they meant to bribe the officers with.
The incident was associated to the arrest of four Chinese nationals and one Thai individual involved in human smuggling on May 18. Following their seize, the suspects contacted the arresting staff to offer US$800,000 in trade for the suspects’ release. Claiming to be law enforcement officials, the group particularly mentioned that Ratchathaphong was a senior police official’s secretary.
The authorities laid out an elaborate plan, and when the 4 people arrived at the Chiang Saen Police Station with the cash, the officers arrested all of them. Ratchathaphong was charged with falsely impersonating a police officer and illegally utilizing a communication gadget with out permission.
Upon further investigation, the police discovered no proof that Ratchathaphong had any connection to the high-ranking police official he claimed to work for, and he was not listed as an officer within the police division.
Wacky have been introduced towards all suspects, and they are now beneath custody as legal proceedings take place..