Bangkok: Big Tao has admitted that a former director of the Department of Religious Affairs and a well-known comedian hold the land title deed in place of former Phra Alongkot. Meanwhile, Sompong remains under legal action, despite claiming he borrowed money and partially repaid it. Meanwhile, the Pink Panthers are reportedly planning to meet with the police soon.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, revealed progress in the investigation into the "Alongkotkarn Lakorn" case. He stated that the case has progressed considerably and there are several potential prosecutions. However, police need more evidence to bolster this case first. Investigators from the Crime Suppression Division are now increasingly summoning relevant witnesses for questioning.
Regarding the ongoing investigation into financial and asset transactions, particularly the issue of a close associate, initially Ms. W., holding land title deeds worth a combined 140 million baht, Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat confirmed that police are currently investigating all individuals involved. Among them, a former director of the National Office of Buddhism and a well-known comedian admitted to holding the title deeds in place of former Phra Alongkot. Both parties have similar behavior, seeking personal gain, not just from temple funds alone, but also from a substantial network of individuals. Former Phra Alongkot believes he has been bullied and defrauded of money, including concerts, land, and property ownership. However, he has not complained because he has consistently pursued the debt collection, but the other party has not returned the money. However, former Phra Alongkot has not provided police with any evidence of the demand, citing only his words.
Regarding the questioning of Mr. Sompong, or former monk Sompong, who gave his statement last Saturday, we haven't spoken directly with him. However, we have received reports that Mr. Sompong claimed to have borrowed money from former monk Alongkot during his time as a monk. However, we must determine whether the money was borrowed with genuine intent, or whether it was intended to help former monk Alongkot with his work and request funds for his own use.
However, if the money in question is temple funds, and Mr. Sompong was a former monk, he knew he shouldn't have dealt with it. Police will need to examine the intent, the source of the borrowed money, and all relevant evidence. They will need to examine all the details, including the origin of the 13 million baht lent, the process of returning the money in cash, and the return through a third party, which could also be considered money laundering. They also confirmed that Mr. Sompong remains at risk of being prosecuted.
Regarding celebrities, singers, and influencers linked to the financial affairs of former Phra Alongkot, the Pink Panther band has already coordinated with them to provide information soon, as they are considered a large band, charging 400,000-500,000 baht per performance. Other individuals have also contacted them, advising them to come to the police to show their innocence. They are businessmen selling valuable items, but they claim no involvement, despite being criticized on social media.