Extraordinary to try and destroy the celebrated profession of Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn continues after police summoned the proprietor of five homes rented by the Royal Thai Police (RTP) Deputy Commissioner.
Big Joke said that the proprietor of the houses is a relative of his and that the relative is a businessman, not a web-based gambling operator.
According to Amarin TV, 5 houses raided by Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers two days ago didn’t belong to Big Joke. All 5 homes are owned by a Thai businessman often recognized as Tam and his spouse. Tam pays a group upkeep payment, estimated at 142,000 baht a yr, and Amarin TV mentioned Tam did not collect any hire from Big Joke.
Big Joke later revealed in an interview with several media retailers that the homes the place he and his subordinates lived belonged to Tam. Tam just isn’t a biological relative to him however he revered Tam as a member of the family. He rented two homes from Tam, one for himself and one for his father, for 50,000 baht a month. Big Joke did not clarify why Tam also let his subordinates live in the other three homes.
The fifty three year previous Deputy Commissioner stated that Tam and his lawyer would clarify particulars of the rent and his relationship with him to the police and would give an interview to the media very soon.
Big Joke insisted that he did not want money from on-line playing as he and his family have more than sufficient to stay on. The Deputy Commissioner revealed that he had even invested his cash on this police investigation and that the amount was much more than the gambling site was making.
Big Joke additionally added that his wife’s mother had belongings value greater than 1 billion baht. He had no motive to hitch the unlawful business.
Many suspect that Tam could be involved within the gambling operation.
Amarin TV reporters tried to contact Tam for an interview but he refused. They additionally visited another home owned by Tam in Bangkok’s Thawi Watthana district yesterday, September 26, but he was not there.
Amarin TV reported that the house was rented and operated as a shipping firm. The firm proprietor revealed to the media that he had rented the home for over a 12 months. Tam had been a business associate of his for over 20 years and he didn’t know much about his private life.
The businessman mentioned he solely knew that Tam was wealthy and had firm branches in every province within the northeastern a half of Thailand. He did not know if Tam and Big Joke were associated and had by no means met Big Joke in person.
The commander of the Legal Affairs and Litigation Bureau, Trairong Phewphan, told Sanook that officers have been planning to summon Tam for questioning but didn’t reveal the schedule.
Despite the accusation of his involvement in on-line playing, Big Joke remains one of the favoured candidates for the selection of the model new RTP commissioner. The choice is scheduled to be made at 1pm at present by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
UPDATE: Big Joke caught partying with leading online gambling operator
Further suspicion has been cast on the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Surachate ” Big Joke ” Hakparn, after a video recorded by a renowned Thai lawyer showed Big Joke singing with a number one online gambling operator at a celebration.
The former president of the Lamphun Warrior Football Club, Pongsiri “Tarn” Ratchawongsuek, and a Thai lady named Suchanan, also referred to as Minnie, were arrested for running online gambling websites. Following their arrest, police conducted further investigations and found that eight law enforcement officials were reportedly concerned within the unlawful companies.
The eight officers have been recognized as:
All eight police officers collaborated closely with Deputy Commissioner Big Joke, leading to the search of Big Joke’s residence and four different nearby homes belonging to his subordinates. The fifty three 12 months old deputy initially refused officers entry into his residence but later permitted the Cyber Police to conduct an investigation on his premises. No illegal or suspicious items have been discovered in the residence.
As of now, Big Joke remains innocent, and the investigation is ongoing. While the relevant departments proceed to work on the case, a viral video circulating on Thai social media has raised doubts about the deputy commissioner’s conduct.
A Twitter person, @joe_black317 , shared a video recorded yesterday by the famend Thai lawyer Sitta “Tum” Biabangkerd. In the video, Big Joke is seen singing at a celebration alongside the distinguished gambling operator Minnie.
Big Joke acknowledged attending the celebration featured in the video and clarified that it was organized for police officers in his team. At the time, he allowed his subordinates to invite their friends and family members, suggesting that someone may need invited Minnie to the gathering.
Big Joke maintained that he has no personal acquaintance with Minnie and has not had any contact together with her. He added that his amiable and sociable nature may clarify why individuals tend to method him at such occasions.
Big Joke believes that there could be an internal battle throughout the RTP, and these allegations are an try and tarnish his popularity, as reported by the BBC. He famous that he had beforehand apprehended numerous corrupt police officers, which could be placing stress on certain individuals.
However, RTP Commissioner Damrongsak Kittipraphat asserted to the media that there is not any inside battle throughout the department. He emphasized his dedication to making sure justice for all parties and maintained Big Joke’s innocence.
ORIGINAL STORY: Big Joke accused of being involved in an internet gambling operation
Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers raided the home of Royal Thai Police (RTP) Deputy Commissioner Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn this morning over allegations of his involvement in an online gambling operation. Big Joke denied the allegation and refused to permit officers to enter his home.
CCIB officers attempted to raid 5 houses owned by Big Joke in Soi Vibhawadee 60 close to the Police Sports Club in Bangkok’s Lak Si district at 8am at present. One of the homes is Big Joke’s residence whereas the opposite 4 present accommodations for members of his group.
Big Joke did not allow any officers to enter his house and the CCIB Commissioner, Worrawat Nakhonbancha, is now negotiating along with his fifty three 12 months outdated deputy.
An arrest warrant for the Big Joke has not yet been issued. The authorities’ primary goal is to search his residence for potential evidence related to the allegations and to conduct a thorough investigation.
According to Thai PBS, Big Joke’s financial transactions have been allegedly discovered to contain the former president of Lamphun Warrior Football Club, Pongsiri “Tarn” Ratchawongsuek . Tarn was previously arrested for working an internet gambling website known as TS911.com and for money laundering through his assist of the football team.
Following Tarn’s arrest, police raided a quantity of locations within the provinces of Petchaburi, Samut Prakarn, Bangkok, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and Sara Buri in search of the relevant suspects. Eleven folks had been arrested in the raids, including two cops from Big Joke’s group.
Big Joke is favorite to be the new RTP Commissioner, as the present Commissioner, Damrongsak Kittipraphat, will retire on Sunday, October 1. The different three candidates are the three Deputy Commissioners, including Roy Ingkapairoj, Kittirat Phanphet and Torsak Sukvimol.
The new RTP commissioner might be appointed by newly elected Prime Minister Srettha Tavisin and the choice is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27.
Big Joke has been allegedly implicated in a quantity of main instances, together with the current murder of Police Major General Siwakorn Saibua. However, the case was recently transferred to the Crime Suppression Division by RTP Commissioner Damrongsak, leading many to suspect conflict inside the RTP.
Damrongsak asserted that he was transferring the Big Joke case not because of any performance issues, however to make sure the security of the investigation, citing it as a normal process inside the RTP.
More news to follow.
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