Tone Bangkaew, Renowned Amulet Dealer, Files Complaint Against High-Ranking Police Officer Over Debt Collection Intimidation
Well-known amulet dealer Tone Bangkaew filed a complaint against a Deputy Inspector General, alleging the officer abused his authority to intimidate him into paying debts and canceled a prior agreement with creditors.
Renowned amulet dealer Tone Bangkaew filed a complaint against a high-ranking police officer for allegedly using his authority to intimidate and force debt collection. Tone Bangkaew submitted a petition for justice to Police Chief Kittisak Panthepchart, alleging that Deputy Inspector General Charueon Kiarti Pankhaew, working with creditors, abused his official position to threaten and compel debt payment, and canceled an existing debt agreement with creditors on May 1st. On May 5, 2569, at 10:00 a.m., the 43-year-old amulet dealer accompanied by his lawyer arrived at Phaholyothin Police Station to file charges alleging intimidation and forced debt collection by a senior police officer. Tone Bangkaew briefly told the media that he came forward due to pressure and intimidation to pay debts, but did not initially specify who would face charges before entering to file his complaint. Investigators subsequently conducted a detailed interrogation of Tone Bangkaew. Phaholyothin Police Station informed that if the accused is a high-ranking officer, investigators will compile evidence from the complainant's statement and submit it to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for investigation and legal proceedings, as this case involves a high-ranking government official. Further case details will become clear only after the interrogation is completed.
