The Police Chief of Chonburi has signed a transfer order for the Deputy Inspector of the Na Jom Thian Police Station following allegations of his involvement in a scheme to steal large machinery valued at 10 million baht. In addition, an investigation committee has been formed to look into the case, with a directive from the National Police Chief to report back within three days.
This follows an incident on October 12, 2024, when police apprehended four suspects, revealing their involvement in the theft of heavy machinery, transformers, and other valuable goods from a recycling factory in Bang Lamung, Chonburi. The suspects claimed that the plan was orchestrated by a police officer of the rank of Lieutenant.
Later that evening, Chonburi’s Police Chief enforced the transfer of the implicated Deputy Inspector to a central operations center, suspending him from his previous position.
Moreover, he instructed the formation of a committee to investigate any breaches of conduct, which may lead to severe disciplinary action or even criminal charges against the officer involved.
Additionally, the National Police Chief has requested detailed information regarding how the local department is addressing the situation involving this officer, both in terms of disciplinary actions and criminal investigations, with a deadline for reporting set for three days.
Reports also suggest that this criminal gang has been involved in multiple previous offenses with the same police officer acting behind the scenes, targeting abandoned factories with large machinery. Authorities plan to accelerate investigations to gather further evidence for legal action.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
