Bangkok: Provincial Police Region 1 Commander Pol. Lt. Gen. Surapol Prembut has revealed new details in the ongoing investigation concerning 12 million baht discovered in a garbage dump at a condominium in the Muang Thong Thani area. The investigation has confirmed that the money is not linked to any gambling websites or the industrial estate project in Chana, Songkhla Province. A follow-up meeting with five agencies is scheduled for tomorrow.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Surapol disclosed the progress following a meeting that lasted over an hour. The meeting involved five key agencies: the Anti-Corruption Division, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, the National Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Pak Kret Police Station. The investigation has established that the 12 million baht indeed moved from Mr. Thaweewat's room to the garbage dump, as evidenced by a video clip. The money is confirmed to belong to Mr. Thaweewat. However, the origin of the money before its bank deposit remains unclear. The investigation revealed multiple transactions made by several individuals into the account. Pol. Lt. Gen. Surapol noted that details regarding whether the account is personal or belongs to a corporate entity are part of ongoing investigative efforts. The police have liaised with the bank to obtain comprehensive financial information. It was determined that the 12 million baht was withdrawn graduall y in May 2020, rather than in a single transaction.
The bank has been asked to provide detailed documents, which will take time to examine. Once received, this information could offer clarity on the case. Pol. Lt. Gen. Surapol confirmed that the investigation found no links between the 12 million baht and any gambling websites.
Regarding speculations that the money was transferred from four companies involved in promoting the industrial estate project in Chana District, Songkhla Province, Pol. Lt. Gen. Surapol stated that there is no connection, although the matter is still under investigation. The priority remains on tracing the financial trail to determine the money's origins, who withdrew it, and the business activities involved. A meeting with the five agencies is scheduled to take place at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow at the Provincial Police Region 1 Headquarters to further discuss the case.