Bangkok, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Order the relevant agencies to proceed with the prosecutor's request. Request to establish measures to protect the safety of the Chief Prosecutor. Bureau of Investigation and the Special Prosecutor of the Investigation Department 1 was threatened for giving advice on the investigation into the Minnie gambling website case. From yesterday's case (February 19), the Attorney General's Office issued a press conference regarding the notification of the Royal Thai Police Commissioner. Request to establish measures to protect the safety of the Chief Prosecutor. Bureau of Investigation and the Special Prosecutor for Investigation Division 1, who was threatened Because he went in to give advice and investigate the case of the Minnie gambling website. According to the Attorney General There was an order to assign Mr. Kulthanit Mongkolsawat, Director-General of the Public Prosecution Office of the Investigation Bureau, and Mr. Suriyon Prapasawat, Special Prosecutor of the Investigation Division 1, to provide advice and consultation in the investigation of Criminal Case No. 468/2566 of the Thung Maha Mek Police Station, the case between Pol. Col. Lt. Monchai Boonlert, the accuser, Mr. Natthawat Phimsawat, accused number 1, and others as requested by the investigating officer. Later, it was transferred to the Technology Crime Investigation Division 1 to be responsible for the investigation. It was accepted as criminal case number 724/2023, with Mr. Kulthanit and Mr. Suriyon taking on duties from 2 Nov. 2023 onwards, which was the assignment. Because it is seen that it is an important case and one that is of interest to the people. It is difficult, complicated, and has a large network of co-offenders. For the benefit of investigation in criminal cases which is prosecuted by the state to be efficient This assignment is in accordance with the regulations of the Office of the Attorney General regarding criminal proceedings by prosecutors 2020, Section 9, Section 15, Section 16 and S ection 17. Later, the accused in the said case Complained about the performance of Mr. Kulthanit and Mr. Suriyon to the Attorney General. Along with attached photo documents showing images of the couple while traveling on duty to give advice and consult on the investigation of the said case. The said image is of the nature of being followed and secretly photographed. The person being photographed did not consent and was not aware. for use in an illegal way In terms of threats and intimidation, Mr. Kulthanit and Mr. Suriyon have examined the complaints and found that According to the complaint letter of the accused Preliminary results from the investigation of the investigative team There is sufficient evidence to believe that the person who secretly took the said photos and the accused who made the complaint are being investigated and prosecuted. Currently still serving as a police officer. The accused's actions were intimidating. Follow personal life and may not be safe for oneself and one's family by the A ttorney General's Office and the Royal Thai Police Unable to find measures to support the safety of oneself and one's family wishes to request a temporary suspension from performing duties as an advisor to the investigative team Until the Attorney General's Office and the Royal Thai Police You can set measures to maintain your own safety. The Attorney General considered the letters of Mr. Kulthanit and Mr. Suriyan and saw that both individuals had been threatened and intimidated. Due to the duty of providing advice and consultation in the investigation In cases where the Attorney General has actually assigned him to perform his duties Therefore, he wrote a letter to the Police Commander requesting that he take the following actions: 1. Proceed with measures to prevent and protect the safety of Mr. Kulthanit and Mr. Suriyon, as well as their family members. Throughout the period of performing his duties in providing advice and consultation on the investigation of this case Until the risk of danger to one's ow n physical life and those in the family has disappeared. Report to the Royal Thai Police To consider measures to prevent and protect the safety of such persons. and consider not allowing the accused All eight complainants are still serving as police officers. There was a behavior that acted in a threatening manner and intimidated the prosecutor who was performing his duties in giving advice and consulting in the investigation of this case. and obstructing the investigation process. 3. Allow Mr. Kulthanit and Mr. Suriyon Temporarily suspending the performance of duties to give advice and consult on investigations in this case. From the date the Attorney General grants permission onwards Until steps 1 and 2 have been completed. 4. If you see that the threatening behavior has ended. and the prosecutor performing his duties saw that there was safety in life, body and property. Please inform the Attorney General for information and notify the investigation team to perform their duties in providing advice and con sultation on the investigation of this case until it is completed. 5. Inform the Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police that From this action, has anyone committed a criminal offense or not? If an offense is found, legal action will be taken and the results of the case will be reported to the Attorney General. Police Col. Uthen Nuiphin, deputy police spokesperson, revealed that in this case Pol. Col. Torsak Sukwimon, commander of the police, has ordered relevant agencies to proceed accordingly. The prosecutor's request is as follows: 1) In the case of measures to protect the safety of prosecutors, the Police Commander has ordered the Special Branch Police Headquarters by Special Branch Police Division 3, whose duty is to provide protection and safety to important persons. Carry out the matter of protecting the safety of prosecutors. and report the results of operations every 7 days 2) In the case of disciplinary proceedings against police officers who were accused in the Minnie gambling website case. and pol ice officers who were involved in threatening prosecutors, the Police Commander took the following actions: 2.1) Police officials who were involved in threatening prosecutors Both the people secretly taking pictures and people who use photos in an illegal way The Police Commander has assigned Pol. Gen. Kraiboon Thaudsong, Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police Conduct investigations into both disciplinary and criminal matters. with the police officers who were involved in threatening the prosecutor in this matter 2.2) 8 police officers who were accused in the Minnie gambling website case, the Police Commander issued Police Order No. 93/2024 appointing an investigation committee. facts with all 8 police officers and report the results of the investigation to them as soon as possible. The investigation must be strictly within the framework of the law. 2.3) As for Pol. Lt. Col. Krit Pariyaket, Deputy Police Superintendent, Phra Samut Chedi Police Station Samut Prakan Province Another suspect in the online gambling website case at Tao Poon Police Station is the Police Chief of Samut Prakan Province. who is the supervisor of the agency A committee has been appointed to investigate serious disciplinary matters against Police Lieutenant Colonel Krit. The Police Commander has ordered the Police Disciplinary Division to which is responsible for the discipline of police officers To supervise and inspect operations to ensure compliance with the legal framework. 3) Assigned Pol. Gen. Thana Chuwong, Deputy Police Commander, to attend the meeting and coordinate actions with the prosecutor himself. to hear the facts about being threatened and measures to protect the safety of prosecutors Deputy spokesman for the police also said that Pol. Gen. Torsak Please remind all police officers. Always remember that Police officers have laws. Royal Thai Police Act 2022, related regulations and orders The practice schedule is clearly specified. Actions that violate relevant laws or regulations It is both a disciplinary and criminal offense. Therefore, we request that all police officers behave within the framework of the law and discipline. Do not behave in a dishonorable way. Must be a good example in performing the duties of a public defender. Promote a good image of the Royal Thai Police Build confidence and faith among citizens and government officials in other agencies. Source: Thai News Agency