Thai police chief's house searched for suspected corruption | Video

Bangkok, Sep 25 (EFE/EPA).- Thai police on Monday searched the home of deputy police chief Surachate Hakparn, also known as "Big Joke", who is overseeing the case against Spaniard Daniel Sancho for the murder of Colombian Edwin Arrieta, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption.

A group of officers searched Surachate's Bangkok residence this morning for evidence related to the alleged bribery of some 140 million baht ($3.89 million or 3.65 million euros) to an illegal internet gambling ring.

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told reporters that an independent investigation into the case will be conducted. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK).

FOOTAGE SHOWS THE HOME VILLAGE OF DEPUTY NATIONAL POLICE CHIEF SURACHATE HAKPARN; AND HIS PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE ROYAL THAI POLICE SPORTS CLUB, IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.

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Date: 25/09/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Crime, law and justice
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 222 seconds
Reference: 7001299852
Relevance: Normal