Bangkok: Prosecutors are preparing to invite the Prime Minister to give testimony regarding the audio clip of the conversation. The Public Prosecutor is taking steps to involve the Prime Minister in the investigation process related to an audio clip, although no one has been charged as of yet. Police have identified four administrators posting from Cambodia.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Watcharin Panurat, Deputy Attorney General of the Investigation Office, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepo, Commander of the Technology Crime Investigation Division 1, attended a meeting with the committee investigating the audio clip between Samdech Hun Sen and the Prime Minister of Thailand. This meeting marked the first collaboration between the Attorney General and the Cyber Police since the establishment of an investigative committee. Somkid Chuekong, Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Security Affairs, has filed a complaint against Samdech Hun Sen, citing charges under Section 116 for incitement and violation of the Computer Crimes Act.
The committee is currently evaluating whether or not a crime has been committed, with no charges filed yet. The gathered evidence will be submitted to the Attorney General, who will decide on potential indictments. If charges are not pursued, the case will be closed. The committee will outline the investigative approach and decide on witnesses to be questioned, including the possibility of questioning the Prime Minister. The likelihood of summoning Hun Sen for testimony is considered low.
Should the Attorney General decide on guilt, an arrest warrant and extradition procedures may follow, although Mr. Watcharin mentioned that it is too early to speculate on international repercussions. Mr. Somkid may be called for further testimony if the case progresses. The investigation is under public scrutiny, and the team is committed to a careful and unpressured process.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat disclosed that initial questioning of the accuser has led police to compile evidence, particularly focusing on a timeline shared by Hun Sen with 80 close associates. The investigation aims to ascertain whether Hun Sen personally posted the information. The operation has identified four administrators posting from Cambodia, but it remains unconfirmed if Samdech Hun Sen was involved in the postings.