Report charges 157-Abduction Act, 8 police, Aranyaprathet Police Station, “Uncle Piak” case

The team investigating the "Uncle Piak" case filed charges under 157-Act of Absence and Disappearance on 8 police officers from Aranyaprathet Police Station. It is expected that the summary of the case will be sent to the Prosecutor for Corruption Region 2 to order charges in June. Mr. Watcharin Panurat, Deputy Director-General of Public Prosecutions Bureau of Investigation The Attorney General's Office revealed that today the investigative team has filed charges against the police at the Aranyaprathet Provincial Police Station, all 8 people who were prosecuted in the case of allegedly forcing or torturing Mr. Panya or "Uncle Piak" to confess to the murder of Mrs. Buapan or " Auntie Buapan' in violation of Section 157 of the Criminal Code and in violation of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture Act or Section 6 and 7 of the Absenteeism Act, according to each person's circumstances. After informing all the accused of the facts and circumstances of the case. After that, all the accused will be temporarily released. They were not required to sign a bail contract because everyone had a position and duty. and there was no escape behavior However, all the accused have denied all charges. and will request a letter explaining the facts in writing It is scheduled to be sent within 27 May only in order not to delay the case. And everyone must come by themselves. If they do not come, it will be considered that they do not wish to explain additional evidence. The investigative team will examine the testimony and clarification to see whether it is acceptable or not. Before summarizing the case and giving legal opinions during the month of June. To send it to the Director-General of the Prosecutor of the Suppression of Corruption Office Region 2, which is the area where the incident occurred, to consider ordering further charges. Mr. Watcharin confirmed that in the case of the Superintendent of Aranyaprathet Provincial Police Station, There is evidence from CCTV cameras. Including the testimony from Uncle Piak, it clear ly appears that he was also at the scene of the crime. As for the police officers who have examined the evidence and determined that they are not involved or involved, they will not be charged. That is, the Commander of Provincial Police Region 2 has not been charged according to Section 157 and the Abduction Act, Section 42. from not suppressing the actions of subordinates even though they knew from the beginning or acknowledged but not prosecuted From consideration it was learned that the report was received later. and ordered legal action at a later time The same goes for the investigating officer at the Arranyaprathet Provincial Police Station who has not been charged today. Because it is a destination process Meanwhile, the process of committing a crime occurred from the detention of Uncle Piak until the process of bringing him to the investigation room at Aranyapratet Provincial Police Station. All of which had committed an offense under the Absence and Disappearance Act before Lung Piak was taken to the investigating officer. During the interrogation, Police Lieutenant Phisek or Dabsek, Commander of the Investigation Division Aranyaprathet Police Station who was accused of using a black bag to cover Uncle Piak's head Came out to the bathroom and the media tried to inquire about the facts. and concern that Dab Sek was being prosecuted It appeared that Dab Zech did not answer any questions and only laughed in his throat. before being controlled into the interrogation room While Pol. Col. Phichet Srichantra, superintendent of Aranyaprathet Police Station who came out to go to the bathroom as well The reporter tried to inquire about concerns about being prosecuted and the facts, but Pol. Col. Phichet briefly revealed, "Not yet," "It's okay," before being taken into the interrogation room. Source: Thai News Agency