The prosecutor for a special case has indicted 12 accused of organizing gambling to launder lottery money, while “Not Kong Lottery Plus” is still waiting for additional test results. Appointment to listen to orders again 20 Jul.
Today, the special case prosecutor made an appointment to listen to the order of the case that the Special Case Investigation Officer (DSI) brought 34 special case files, 15,405 sheets of documents, together with an opinion that it was appropriate to order a prosecution against Mr. Pantawat or Not Nakvisut, Chief Executive Officer. online lottery company (9th accused) with a total of 17 people charged with organizing unauthorized electronic gambling and money laundering
As for Mr. Pantawat, he was accused of money laundering. In the case of bringing the government lottery tickets to Mr. Attakarn or Fei, the prize money was 53 million baht, while the other 16 accused were prosecuted for money laundering. And jointly arrange gambling, all 16 of which have the behavior of a walking horse function of pressing money All the accused denied
Mr. Kosolwat Intuchanyong Deputy Spokesperson of the Office of the Attorney General Revealed that he had been informed by Mr. Wirun Chanthanan, Director-General of the Office of Special Investigations, that in this case, the Office of Special Investigation received a report from the Department of Special Investigation on April 21, 2023. The working group of the Office of Special Investigations to examine evidence in this case as well meticulous resolution It was found that the facts in the case file contained sufficient evidence to bring charges against all 12 accused to the court. As for the other 10 accused, the working group has ordered additional investigations on important issues. The investigating officer has not yet sent further investigation results. The working group therefore deems it appropriate to postpone the hearing of cases concerning the accused in this group. This is until further investigation results are received from investigators. And make an appointment to listen to the order again on July 20, 2023, where the working group will speed up for investigators to quickly submit additional investigation results. As for the 6th accused, the investigating officer has separately proceeded with the prosecution.
As for the accused, 18 people escaped and issued an arrest warrant for the prosecutor. The prosecution should be indicted because the accused escaped and an arrest warrant should be issued within the statute of limitations of 15 years for the offense of money laundering. and within the age of ten years for the offense of jointly gambling.
Source: Thai News Agency