FOUR BANGKOK-BASED policemen have been suspended for allegedly extorting Bt2 million from two Italian tourists after making a false allegation against the victims and holding them captive.
Arrest warrants have been issued for two of the officers, who were on the run at the time of going to press.
An Uzbek national, who allegedly assisted in the crimes, was arrested late evening.
While it may sound like another instance of police misconduct well familiar to Thais and foreigners alike, this case has resulted in immediate action by their superiors and abrupt suspension of the four police suspects, thanks to an Interpol inquiry conducted after the victims' families lodged a complaint.
The case therefore potentially brings shame upon the entire police force, due to its global exposure.
Arrest warrants have been issued for Police Lieutenants Wirat Inyord and Akkhranet Muthawan of Lumpini station, deputy Bangkok police chief Maj-General Parinya Jansuriya said yesterday.
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Thought: An 'Internal Affairs' department for the police here would seriously have their work cut out for them.
Police officers suspended over alleged extortion of tourists
Police officers suspended over alleged extortion of tourists
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Re: Police officers suspended over alleged extortion of tour
Sacrificial lambs me thinks!!