Government House, Government Spokesperson - AMLO Secretary - DSI Director General Announcement of progress in suppressing illegal pork importation Pointing out that 3,000 million in tax damage has been caused. As for the Stark stock case, it has affected investor confidence. Expect to report charges against the auditing company at the end of this month.
Mr. Chai Watcharong, Spokesman of the Prime Minister's Office Revealing the progress of dealing with the problem of illegal importation of illegal pigs and the Stark stock case of Stark Corporation Public Company Limited along with the Anti-Money Laundering Committee (AMLO). ) Department of Special Investigation (DSI) that the Prime Minister has ordered agencies involved in the law to deal with various outstanding problems from the past government until the present that must be resolved urgently.
“The problem of illegal pork importation causing many farmers to go bankrupt Plus bringing the epidemic into the country. and hygiene that affects consumers Including the stark stock problem, it affects the confidence of investors in the country. The Prime Minister wants various problems to be resolved quickly. In addition, the Prime Minister has set up a joint committee to prevent and suppress, inspect, follow up, and expedite legal proceedings regarding the importation of pigs. Illegal pork or pig parts The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office is the chairman,” said a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office.
Mr. Thepsu Bowonchotdara, secretary-general of the Anti-Money Laundering Commission (AMLO), said AMLO has expedited important cases. Both cases of illegal importation of illegal pigs And the manipulation of the accounts of Stark Corporation Public Company Limited by illegally importing illegal pigs is considered an offense of evading customs. and money laundering offenses against those involved. AMLO has inspected the financial routes. It was found that the smuggling network had a group of capitalists behind it. which conducts financial transactions abroad in bringing illegal pork illegally into the country We must investigate the channels of importation which is considered a criminal offense.
“AMLO will investigate key stakeholders who are networks involved in three cases, which will find at least 50 companies involved. They will inspect and seize assets immediately. Then the results will be expanded to be concrete within December. However, the illegal importation of illegal pigs causes damage in tax collection worth approximately 3,000 million baht,” Mr. Thepsu said.
Mr. Thepsu said that in the case of decorating the accounts of Stark Corporation Public Company Limited, AMLO had worked with DSI within November. There will be a seizure of assets because AMLO has learned that there has been an attempt to transfer money abroad. Therefore, it must be done in parts. If found, money transfers to foreign countries will be seized.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Suriya Singhamon, director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), said that in the case of illegal importation of illegal pigs From the discovery of 161 containers containing illegal pigs, the items were seized by the Customs Department and sent to the DSI because the government viewed this problem as having an impact on pig farmers. Therefore, the DSI expanded its action against the group of accused importers of illegal pigs. It makes us find that overall from 2020 to 2023, a total of 2,385 containers were imported, which is valued at more than 3,000 million baht in damages because DSI separated the accused groups into 3 groups, namely the first group, the transport company into the country, or the shipping company group. Two capitalists who hire people to smuggle and import pigs, and a third group, cold storage facilities throughout the country.
“For the progress of operations, DSI has filed charges against the first group of 5 companies and in the past week. The results have been extended to the second group, inspecting companies in the capital group for importing illegal pigs. which found satisfactory evidence and two suspects for whom arrest warrants have been issued are currently on the run. In terms of progress in criminal cases including the Customs Act. Epidemic Diseases Act and money laundering The second group will complete the work within December. For the third group If the storage is currently cold, anyone who is smuggling in illegal pork is requested to stop this behavior. And if you intend to show your innocence, you can contact DSI officials,” the DSI Director-General said.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Suriya said that as for the Stark stock case of Stark Corporation Public Company Limited, it had an impact on investor confidence. DSI has filed charges against 5 people. and 5 related companies. Currently, investigators are working expeditiously. If they find any complicit behavior, DSI will consider notifying the accounting audit company of the charges regarding the questionable issues. By the end of November. As for the seizure of assets, DSI follows up on assets that have been transferred to relatives. Together with AMLO Office.
Source: Thai News Agency