Ex-Parliamentary Candidate Accused of Extorting 2.35 Million Baht
A former parliamentary candidate in Sisaket faces investigation for allegedly extorting 2.35 million baht by promising five people government jobs that never materialized. Police say they're collecting evidence and expect to seek an arrest
Police in Sisaket are investigating a former parliamentary candidate accused of extorting 2.35 million baht under the false promise of securing government jobs. On August 21, a victim filed a complaint with Uthumphonpisai Police Station in Sisaket, alleging that a former political party parliamentary candidate promised to help place five family members into local administrative organization positions. The victim paid over 2.35 million baht but the promised placements never occurred. Lieutenant Colonel Nilakarn Porsak, commander of Uthumphonpisai Police Station, disclosed that investigators are currently collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to establish clear facts, with work expected to conclude next week. If evidence is sufficiently clear, investigators will issue a summons for the suspect to acknowledge charges and enter formal legal investigation procedures. Subject to sufficient grounds and legal conditions, the police will petition the court for an arrest warrant. Porsak stated that the suspect's former status as a parliamentary candidate does not bias the investigation, emphasizing that the best protection is strict adherence to the law without discrimination based on wealth or social standing, and that all cases are handled equally.
