Embarrassment for Australia as German criminal escapes in Thailand
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Sydney - Australian authorities were accused Tuesday of trying to cover up the "hugely embarrassing" escape of a criminal being escorted through Bangkok by security guards en route to Germany.
Member of Parliament Eric Abetz said two guards hired by the immigration department were asleep on the job when 25-year-old Carlo Konstantin Kohl escaped through an emergency exit in the transit area of Bangkok's international airport on May 15.
The connecting Thai Airways International flight in Bangkok to Frankfurt was delayed, and Kohl managed to flee on the pretext of taking a shower.
Thai authorities said they believe Kohl is on the run in Thailand and have posted a reward for his capture.//DPA
