Bangkok Post
Pawoot, others spared arrest in Forex-3D case
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The Criminal Court on Monday rejected petitions for arrest warrants against Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, a list-MP from the People's Party (PP), and over 20 other individuals implicated in the Forex-3D scandal.
Key facts
- The Criminal Court on Monday rejected petitions for arrest warrants against Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, a list-MP from the People's Party (PP), and over 20 other individuals implicated in the Forex-3D scandal.
- Investigators from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) had submitted evidence seeking 24 arrest warrants in total, according to media reports.
- The remaining 22, including Mr Pawoot, were not subject to arrest warrants, with the court ruling that summonses were sufficient in their cases.
- Earlier Monday morning, Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat told the media at Government House that the DSI had submitted requests for 30 arrest warrants targeting both individuals and legal entities involved in the alleged
Summary
Investigators from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) had submitted evidence seeking 24 arrest warrants in total, according to media reports.
After a detailed review, the court approved arrest warrants for only two suspects, citing clear victim testimony and strong supporting evidence. However, they did not disclose the names of those with arrest warrants. The remaining 22, including Mr Pawoot, were not subject to arrest warrants, with the court ruling that summonses were sufficient in their cases.