Commerce permanent secretary confirms senior official arrested in Japan for alleged theft
Play
Commerce Ministry permanent secretary Wibullak Ruamrak confirmed Wednesday that a senior official of her ministry has been arrested in Japan for allegedly stealing three paintings from a hotel as reported by Japanese newspapers.
Reports had it that the official was arrested by Kyoto police on Tuesday for allegedly stealing the paintings from the hotel’s wall. The paintings were 15,000-yen worth. He was arrested after hotel staff checked security camera and saw him committing the theft, the reports said.
Wibullak said the official was on an official trip to Japan.
Seh said the Thai consular office and trade representative office in Osaka were coordinating with Japaneses police for more information.
She said the Commerce Ministry would conduct an investigation once the official returns to Thailand.
