Stolen cash actually bribes
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The cash stolen from the home of Transport permanent secretary Suphoth Sublom is the bribes paid in connection with bidding for the contruction of mass transit network, known as the Purple, Red and Blue Lines, Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung said
“The case about the break-in of Suphoth’s home should be resolved soon,” he said, replying to a House motion..
Chalerm said although Suphoth told police that he found some Bt5 million missing after the break-in, police had already recovered Bt17.8 million cash and estimated more than Bt100 million loot.
He said eight of 11 suspects were in the police’s custody. From their statements, it was clear the break-in was act of revenge among the intended recipients of the bribes, he said.
Sophoth did not initially want to file charge for the break-in but his friend and police officer acted in good intention to alert the police communications network to try to track down the suspects, hence making the case known to the public, he said.
Reacting to Chalerm’s remarks, former transport minister Sophon Saram said he had no involvement in the alleged bribery. Sophon is scheduled to hold a press conference on Friday to issue a full rebuttal on Chalerm’s comments.
