Saw Chit Thu Referred for Arrest in Human Trafficking Case by DSI
The leader of the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF), Saw Chit Thu, along with several associates, has been referred for arrest in Human Trafficking case by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
The case was submitted on February 3, and it mainly involves human trafficking both domestically and internationally. Due to strong evidence, the case was sent to the Attorney General’s office. Saw Chit Thu and around ten other individuals, including Thai nationals, are involved. However, further details are not yet available. DSI’s anti-human trafficking unit leader, Police Major General Siriwit Kham Sad, emphasized that legal action will be taken impartially, regardless of their status or position.
Previously, it was reported that BGF leader Saw Chit Thu, Major General Mo Than, and Colonel Tin Win were involved in the case, which includes evidence related to human trafficking of seven Indian nationals in the Myawaddy area. DSI officials had shared this information with reporters.
On March 3, at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Pol. Lt. Col. Siriwich Kasemsap, Director of the Human Trafficking Division at DSI, gave an interview regarding the progress of the arrest warrant request for Major General Mong Saw Chit Thu, leader of the BGF forces, in connection with a human trafficking case. He stated that Pol. Lt. Col. Yuthana Paedam, Director-General of DSI, had signed the case summary and sent the evidence to the Office of the Attorney General today.
The investigators have gathered evidence regarding the involvement of Major General Mong Saw Chit Thu and his associates in a human trafficking operation spanning both domestic and international borders. Further details cannot be disclosed, and the number of involved individuals has not been specified yet.
“We can confirm that Thai nationals are involved in the operation. As for the offenses under the Human Trafficking Prevention and Suppression Act B.E. 2551 and its amendments, the prosecution office will review the documents thoroughly before providing any more details, as there are many intricate issues. However, based on the evidence, we are certain that Major General Mong Chit Thu and his associates can be held accountable. The details are currently under consideration by the Attorney General’s office, but if anyone is found guilty, legal action will be taken without exception,” Pol. Lt. Col. Siriwich stated.
On the same day, at the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), Pol. Gen. Trairong Phiwphan, Commissioner of TCSD, spoke about the progress of the investigation into the Thai nationals returned from Cambodia, who are connected to an online crime syndicate. These individuals are now in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), in line with the instructions of Pol. Gen. Kittirath Phunpet, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitanilabut, Director of the National Technology Crime Suppression Center. They are conducting investigations into 46 online crime cases, with complaints filed against individuals who returned to Thailand, involving 10 individuals.
“Initial questioning, combined with investigations by the police in Region 2, revealed that some individuals are suspected of involvement in transnational organized crime and other related charges. Evidence is being gathered, and Pol. Col. Rachatjoke Liwanitkun, Deputy Commissioner of the TCSD, has been assigned to seek arrest warrants for those involved. Over 100 Thai nationals and two foreign nationals, including a Chinese ‘boss,’ are expected to be prosecuted for their role in the transnational crime syndicate. We are following up on the progress of this case. The Royal Thai Police will provide further details in a later statement,” said Pol. Gen. Trairong.
Source: Motichon
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