It is reported that Major General Worawa, an official of the Thailand Information Technology Crime Investigation Division and acting head of the investigation team of the Royal Thai Police, has signed an urgent order to seize assets related to Deputy Director Surachet (who has been suspended) for his involvement in a gambling website, as required by the police station.
According to sources, prior to this, the Anti-Money Laundering Office's Transaction Committee in Thailand revealed after deliberating on Surachet's case that the criminal proceeds from the gambling website were used to pay for some of Surachet and his wife's insurance premiums, which were later refunded, and the refunded money was also considered as property related to the crime.
On this matter, at the meeting on August 6, the Anti-Money Laundering Office's Transaction Committee considered seizing the assets related to the crime of Surachet and his wife, currently totaling 481,351.72 Thai Baht.
This includes evidence suggesting that police officer Natava, who is believed to be involved in the case with Surachet, and his accomplices have been transferring, manipulating, or hiding criminal proceeds.
The specific three assets are as follows:
1. 3,655.73 Thai Baht in the bank account of Surachet's wife (as of July 17, 2024);
2. 1,377.99 Thai Baht in the bank account of Surachet's wife (as of July 17, 2024);
3. 476,318 Thai Baht in the bank account of Surachet (as of July 17, 2024).
In summary, the total of these three assets obtained through sales, payments, transfers, and other operations amounts to 481,351.72 Thai Baht, which is currently being further processed by the relevant department staff.
Furthermore, regarding the above actions, the Anti-Money Laundering Office in Thailand needs to take over to investigate whether a crime has been committed under the Anti-Money Laundering Law.
