DSI to Probe 8 Red-Shirt Pipeline Suspects Today

UPDATE : 30 June 2010
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The Department of Special Investigation is set to probe eight individuals today who are suspected of funding illegal red-shirt activities. Meanwhile, the agency has reported a movement of millions of baht in cash across the Thai-Cambodian border.

The Department of Special Investigation or DSI will take testimonies today from eight individuals accused of providing financial backing for illegal activities of the red-shirt group including: Pinthongta Shinawatra, Yingluck Shinawatra, Banpoj Damapong, Kanjanapa Honghern, General Chaisit Shinawatra, Yaowares Shinawatra, Karun Hosakul, and Wicharn Meenchainan.

Acting Secretary-General of the Anti-Money Laundering Office, Police Colonel Sihanart Prayoonrat, said the inquiry is aimed at gathering primary information and does not focus on any areas in particular.

He added that the eight suspects have been advised to prepare financial documents and transaction records to accompany their testimonies.

Sihanart noted that the more information they can provide to investigators, the sooner the suspension of financial transaction can be revoked.

Further investigation will be conducted if the information supplied by the accused is insufficient.

Meanwhile, a DSI report revealed that a large amount of money has been carried out across the border to Cambodia unchecked by border immigration officers, which could be relevant to the current case.