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Top Cop Taps Deputy Suwat for Madam Keng's 9 Amulet Expert Case

Top Cop Taps Deputy Suwat for Madam Keng's 9 Amulet Expert Case

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau has appointed Deputy Commander Suwat to lead the investigation into the "Madam Keng" case, which accuses nine amulet experts of fraud and causing billions of baht in damages.

  • •Deputy Commander Suwat has been appointed as the head of the investigation team for the "Madam Keng" case.
  • •The case involves "Madam Keng" (Ms. Dorn Tianthavornvong) filing a complaint against nine amulet experts.
  • •The charges range from fraud to violations of the Cheque Act, with damages estimated in the billions of baht.
  • •The case has been declared complex and intricate, necessitating a special investigative committee.

Overview

  • •Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) signed an order appointing "Deputy Suwat" as the head of the investigation committee.
  • •The "Madam Keng" case is deemed difficult and complex, requiring a dedicated investigative team.
  • •"Deputy Suwat" stated that he was not yet the head of the committee when two individuals were summoned to acknowledge charges.
  • •"Deputy Suwat" expressed concern about causing confusion if he spoke about the case without preparation.
  • •Ms. Dorn Tianthavornvong, also known as "Madam Keng," filed a complaint against nine amulet experts.
  • •The total damages in the case are estimated to be in the billions of baht.
  • •The CIB has consolidated the investigation into a single working committee, with "Deputy Suwat" leading it.
  • •"Madam Keng" is currently the sole complainant in the case.

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Key Quotes

พล.ต.ต.สุวัฒน์ แสงนุ่ม (Pol. Maj. Gen. Suwat Saengnum)
"At this moment, if I say anything, I fear it might cause confusion because I wasn't prepared to answer about this case."
ตอนนี้หากจะพูดอะไรออกไปเกรงว่าจะเกิดความสับสน เพราะไม่ได้เตรียมเรื่องคดีนี้มาตอบ

Key Entities

Organization

Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau(ผบช.ก.)
The agency responsible for overseeing the investigation into the "Madam Keng" case.
Central Investigation Bureau (CIB)(กองบัญชาการตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง (บช.ก.))
The police agency that has formed a special committee to investigate the "Madam Keng" case.

Person

Deputy Suwat(รองสุวัฒน์)
The newly appointed head of the investigation committee for the "Madam Keng" case.
Madam Keng(มาดามเก่ง)
The complainant in a fraud case involving nine amulet experts, identified as Ms. Dorn Tianthavornvong.
Ms. Dorn Tianthavornvong(น.ส.ดรณ์ เทียนถาวรวงษ์)
The individual known as "Madam Keng" who filed a complaint against nine amulet experts.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Suwat Saengnum(พล.ต.ต.สุวัฒน์ แสงนุ่ม)
Deputy Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, now leading the "Madam Keng" case investigation.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Nattasak Chaovanasai(พล.ต.ท.ณัฐศักดิ์ เชาวนาศัย)
Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau who issued the order to form the investigative committee.

Law

Cheque Act(พ.ร.บ.เช็คฯ)
Legislation under which some of the charges in the "Madam Keng" case are being filed.