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Private Accuses Police of Extorting Stolen Gold After Arrest
Thai Ch8•9:02•Crime•
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A private and his wife are arrested for stealing gold from a military doctor, leading to allegations that arresting officers demanded a share of the loot.
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A private stole 10 baht of gold from a military doctor's home.
The private and his wife fled toward Udon Thani and Nong Khai using their employer's car.
Police in Nong Khai arrested them for drug use and discovered the gold.
The private alleges police took 6.5 baht of gold in exchange for not charging them with theft.
Sai Mai police and Military Police tracked the vehicle and took the suspects into custody.
Military Police negotiated with Nong Khai officers to return the gold, which officers claimed they were 'safekeeping'.
Who & What's Involved
Sai Mai Police StationNong Khai PoliceMilitary PoliceEkaphop (Sai Mai Must Survive)News Anchor
Topics
Gold TheftPolice CorruptionDrug OffensesMilitary Personnel CrimeExtortion
Locations
BangkokNong KhaiUdon ThaniSai Mai