Bangkok: "Big Tao" is preparing to summon "DJ Man-Bai Toey" to provide information regarding allegations of extortion, amounting to 14 million baht, by celebrities in exchange for lobbying in the Forex-3D case. Furthermore, there is a plan to crack down on a gang falsely claiming drugs from a military hospital and selling them on the black market.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, disclosed that Mr. Phatthanapol Kunchar, known as DJ Man, recently revealed on a program about his life story that he was asked for 7 million baht in compensation by an actor for the Forex-3D case and another 7 million baht from Ms. Suthiwan Kunchar, also known as Bai Toey. Both individuals were reportedly bankrupt and struggling to make ends meet. Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat stated that now that the information has come to light, it is beneficial for ongoing investigations. He intends to call DJ Man and Bai Toey for statements to solidify the existing case files. The deputy commissioner suggested that this is a recurring fraudulent scheme, characterized by attempted fraud, as the offense has not been fully executed. If more victims come forward, the investigators plan to present this behavior to the court to demonstrate that the accused have engaged in such activities as if it were a com mon business practice.
Regarding the attempted fraud concerning Mr. Samart Jenchaijitwanich, investigators have expanded their probe to two additional cases: an extortion case involving a fertilizer company for over 2 million baht and another involving K4 Company for more than 5 million baht. Both victims have been encouraged to file complaints. Mr. Samart is implicated in several other cases, but many victims are reluctant to come forward.
Pol. Col. Charoonkiat also unveiled a scheme involving a gang that introduced fake patients to acquire medicine from doctors at the Veterans Hospital, subsequently selling it to others, causing significant damage to the hospital and the state. Although no formal complaints have been filed, the Crime Suppression Division police have proactively established a team to gather evidence from media reports. Despite the hospital being a military organization, it is not connected to high-ranking officers, who have cooperated instead, as the corruption involves misusing the name of the Veterans Hospital. The incident is not expected to tarnish the image of the military.
In this operation, a number of patients reportedly claimed money and concealed it in a condo in the Phra Ram 4 area, owned by a female doctor from the Veterans Hospital. The Crime Suppression Division police are currently collecting evidence and information to identify those involved in the corruption.