Thai-ing up loose ends: Fake prosecutor’s fraud case grows
An investigation into a Thai man accused of posing as a prosecutor and engaging in fraudulent activities is expanding, according to a source from the prosecution. Thai police are delving deeper into the actions of Mongkol Preesukkasem, who was apprehended last Thursday, July 25, while delivering a law enforcement lecture at a high school in Nonthaburi.
Taling Chan police in Bangkok arrested Mongkol following an arrest warrant issued by the Criminal Court on June 20. The charges against him include illegal impersonation, donning a prosecutor’s uniform, fraud, and providing false information via a computer system.
Police stated that Mongkol had uploaded photos on his Facebook page, showing him in what appeared to be a full prosecutor’s uniform adorned with honour pins and insignias. The complaint from the Attorney-General’s Office indicated that these images were meant to deceive the public into believing he was a legitimate prosecutor.
A source revealed that checks by prosecutors found Mongkol had unofficially advised a senior prosecutor. Although this advisory role was never formalised, it contributed to the ongoing investigation.
Witnesses for the prosecution are scheduled for interviews tomorrow, July 31, as part of the expanded investigation.
The photos posted by Mongkol also depicted him participating in promotion ceremonies and mingling with high-ranking state officials from various agencies.
In related news, a man impersonating a commando officer was arrested after his girlfriend, who believed he was a real police officer, was left stunned by the revelation.
Police arrested 26 year old Natthaphak, yesterday outside a rented room on Number One-Ram 2 Road, Dokmai, Prawet District, Bangkok.
The arrest was carried out by Police Lieutenant Colonel, Wisit Sriyaphai, Deputy Superintendent of Anti-Terrorism, and Police Sub-Lieutenant Rattasart Klinsoonthorn, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Pak Kret Police Station, following a warrant from the Nonthaburi Provincial Court.
Natthaphak faces charges of unlawfully wearing a police uniform and rank insignia, and forging and using fake government documents.
