It is the second time the same officer has faced such an accusation. The lawyer claims that the arresting officers gave the evidence and arrest report to Pratuan, who then hid them away. Atchariya said the superintendent of Chokchai police, Pol Colonel Chakkapan Chantara-uthai, only learned about the alleged wrongdoing on June 28. His relatives say he told them that he reported the truck as stolen with a Bangkok police officer but was told he needed to pay a Bt5,000 investigation fee. Pratuan maintains he is innocent of any wrongdoing in the Praiwan case.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 01, 2019 07:52 UTC