BANGKOK, June 15- Police together with the Customs Department prosecuted 7 government officials and civilians for fraud in the sale of marine fish rations from illegal fishing boats

Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakpal, Deputy Commissioner of the National Police As the director of the Center for the Protection of Children, Women, Families and Prevention of Trafficking in Persons in the Fisheries, revealed that the police together with the Customs Department and the Department of Fisheries arrested and prosecuted suspects involved in the corruption of frozen fish rations seized from fishing boats. Illegal fishing is unreported. and uncontrolled (IUU), which has two national flag-raising behaviors, bringing fish Which is good quality deep water, 7 containers totaling 147 tons, arrived at the Bangkok Port Customs House, 6 containers and Phra Samut Chedi Customs House. Samut Prakan Province, 1 container, worth about 300-400 million baht, but unable to show the import license documents from the Department of Fisheries Therefore, it is not allowed to bring fish to sell in Thailand. and confiscate the objects in order to sell fish rations to government officials or surrounding communities in accordance with the procedures

However, it was found that there was no actual ration sale. Because 96 names of individuals were put on and fish were sold to one person. and some money does not go to the state From checking the financial path Seven customs officers and civilians were involved, including the director of the Bangkok Port Customs Office. and the head of the intermediary department who acts as the head of the sale of aquatic rations By notifying the allegation, notifying the allegation under Section 157, being an operational officer Or refrain from performing duties wrongfully, Section 147 as an official Dishonestly misappropriate property and section 86 on the basis of being an advocate for others to commit an offense and filed all lawsuits As for those who buy fish, go to be a big fish trading agent in Samut Prakan. in order to sell them to fish rafts at a cheaper price than usual After this, investigations must be made to the relevant business sector and already known. It is in the process of collecting evidence for further prosecution.

Mr. Patchara Anantasin, Director General of the Customs Department, said that the Customs Department had set up an inspection committee and had taken disciplinary action against all relevant officials. The latter gained further insight from the police. And the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) therefore brought such information to the Ministry of Finance. to consider additional penalties according to the next steps.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency