Police are calling for transparency in the investigation into Minnie’s alleged involvement in an online gambling ring with high-ranking officers. Despite being pictured with Pol Gen Surachate, Minnie denies knowing him and accuses a PCT4 officer of pressuring her to confess to a crime she did not commit. #TransparencyNeeded #PoliceCorruption #IllegalGambling #Thailand
Call for a Transparent Investigation
Police have urged for an open and transparent investigation into the allegations against Suchanun Sucharitchinsri, also known as Minnie, who stands accused of operating online gambling websites involving high-ranking police officers. Among those implicated is a close aide to deputy police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn.
Setting Guidelines to Proceed with the Case
A meeting was called at the Royal Thai Police (RTP) headquarters by Pol Lt Gen Trairong Phewphan, commander of the Legal and Litigation Office of RTP and chief of the Police Cyber Taskforce Unit 4 (PCT4). The purpose of the meeting was to establish a framework for handling the case. Prior to the meeting, Pol Lt Gen Trairong reiterated that all procedures have been documented and police officers consistently adhere to the rule of law.
Minnie’s Denial and Accusations
Minnie, a 25-year-old single mother, was arrested on July 30 and later released on bail. She had spoken to reporters on a Thursday night, vehemently denying her involvement in running online gambling sites. Instead, she claimed that a PCT4 officer coerced her into confessing to a crime she did not commit.
Moreover, Minnie alleges that she was pressured into framing Pol Col Phakphum Phitsamai, the deputy chief investigator of Provincial Police Region 4, and a close associate of Pol Gen Surachate.
Minnie’s Connection to Police Officers
Images and a video currently circulating in the media show Minnie at a gathering with three other individuals, singing karaoke alongside Pol Gen Surachate. However, Minnie denies personally knowing Pol Gen Surachate, who is also known as “Big Joke.”
Minnie admits to attending parties organized by Pol Col Phakphum on several occasions. Photos of her sitting on his lap and kissing his cheek have also surfaced. Minnie claims she became acquainted with Pol Col Phakphum in 2020 when he was based in Loei. The two were briefly involved in a romantic relationship, even though Minnie was aware that Pol Col Phakphum was married.
In addition, Minnie mentioned her connection to Pol Col Khemarin, a younger brother of Pol Col Phakphum, as she sought advice on immigration labor. Both Pol Col Khemarin and Pol Col Phakphum are among the eight officers suspected to be involved in the illegal online gambling ring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are the allegations against Minnie?
Minnie, also known as Suchanun Sucharitchinsri, has been accused of operating online gambling websites that involve high-ranking police officers. Among those implicated is a close aide to deputy police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn.
Q2: How does Minnie respond to the accusations against her?
Minnie vehemently denies her involvement in running online gambling sites. Instead, she claims that a PCT4 officer coerced her into confessing to a crime she did not commit and pressured her into framing Pol Col Phakphum Phitsamai, the deputy chief investigator of Provincial Police Region 4, and a close associate of Pol Gen Surachate.
Q3: What are Minnie’s connections to the implicated police officers?
Minnie admits to attending parties organized by Pol Col Phakphum, with whom she was briefly involved in a romantic relationship. She also sought advice on immigration labor from Pol Col Khemarin, Pol Col Phakphum’s younger brother. Both Pol Col Phakphum and Pol Col Khemarin are among the eight officers suspected to be involved in the illegal online gambling ring.
