He pointed to the controversy surrounding Pol Maj Gen Paween Pongsirin, formerly the country's lead investigator in human trafficking. The NGOs said human trafficking is a transnational form of organised crime that earns huge amounts of money. Gen Prawit wanted to know the details of all the accomplices ahead of legal proceedings, Gen Kongcheep said. Regarding the fate of Pol Maj Gen Paween, national police chief Suwat Jangyodsuk said no legal charges had been pressed against him. He also guaranteed that Pol Maj Gen Paween would be safe if he returns.

Source: Bangkok Post February 23, 2022 03:31 UTC