Bangkok: In a recent legal development, concerns have been raised about police procedures following a search of The Icon Group Company Limited. The search resulted in the confiscation of employees' mobile phones, prompting legal representatives to question the legality of the actions taken. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Witoon Kaengngam, the lawyer representing Mr. Woraratphon Woratworakul, also known as Boss Paul, has formally filed a daily record with the Phaholyothin Police Station. This action follows a police operation by the Consumer Protection Police Division, which involved searching 11 locations linked to The Icon Group. The operation included inviting 10 employees for questioning and confiscating their mobile phones, a move Mr. Witoon argues exceeded legal boundaries. Mr. Witoon expressed his concerns about the manner in which the police conducted the operation, particularly the lengthy detention of employees from noon until 8:00 PM without a proper arrest warrant. He highlighted that the emp loyees were compelled to sign consent forms to have their phones seized, a situation he described as coercive. Additionally, he criticized the police for restricting communication by requiring phone calls to be on speakerphone, which he believes violated legal standards. The lawyer plans to take further legal action, including filing complaints with the Office of the Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police and the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand. These steps aim to scrutinize whether the police's actions adhered to legal and constitutional frameworks. Moreover, Mr. Witoon intends to ensure that any future arrest warrants are issued with due cause, safeguarding the rights of all parties involved. In a related matter, Mr. Witoon addressed the issue of a fake watch seized from Boss Paul, clarifying that discussions with Boss Paul have focused solely on the fraud charges against him. Meanwhile, preparations are underway to allow relatives to visit Boss Paul in Bangkok Special Prison, with legal actions planned against singer K. for alleged extortion. An employee subjected to the police search shared that this was the third time the company had been searched, but it was the first occasion where mobile phones were demanded. The employee, responsible for overseeing 80 colleagues, expressed concerns about frozen accounts impacting company operations and emphasized the need for legal support. Source: Thai News Agency
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