Police Accused of Extortion: Demanding Money and Food for Case Handling
Multiple victims have come forward to accuse a police lieutenant colonel of demanding money and even food in exchange for handling their cases, raising serious concerns about corruption within the police force.
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Multiple victims report being asked for money and food by a police lieutenant colonel.
The officer allegedly demanded fees for case handling, document processing, and mediation.
Victims reported paying sums ranging from 300 to 10,000 baht, and even duck larb.
The provincial police chief of Ubon Ratchathani becomes involved in investigating the allegations.
One victim, Lamphai, recounts being scammed online and then extorted by the officer.
Another victim, 'Meow', had to borrow money to pay a 10,000 baht demand from the officer.
A fifth victim, 'Dokmai', alleges paying 1,000 baht for a police report and 6,000 baht for mediation.
The accused officer is reportedly being investigated by the police superintendent.
Victims are calling for the officer's dismissal and accountability.