Bangkok, ALRO discusses with AMLO to step up legal action against offenders in land reform zones by using the Money Laundering Act to deal with both corrupt government officials who Collaborate with capital groups seeking benefits in land reform areas. which is of a commercial nature Emphasis on prosecuting both the giver and the receiver.
Mr. Winaroj Tratsongsuk, Secretary-General of the Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO), had a meeting with Mr. Thepsu Bowonchotdara, Secretary-General of the Office of the Anti-Money Laundering Commission (AMLO). Mr. Thanadon Suwannarit, legal advisor to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, also attended the discussion. This is a discussion about enhancing legal action against those who seek profit. This type of land reform is illegal. which is of a commercial nature As the Office of the Council of State has commented: The Anti-Money Laundering Act, B.E. 2542 (1999) can be used in legal proceedings leading to the seizure of assets.
Secretary General of ALRO Sa
id that the investigation found farmers, groups of farmers, or certain individuals or groups, including capitalist groups, committing crimes in land reform areas such as Illegally digging up land for sale without respecting the law on agricultural land reform.
The type of misuse of land found is the exploitation of land resources in the land reform area. The purpose is for trade or to provide services to many tourists.
However, the normal legal process cannot create fear in the offenders. or the offender has behavior that is likely to endanger the safety of officials working in the area or peace and order in society. or an influential person or related to influential people, politicians, or high-ranking government officials. In addition, the ALRO is of the view that such cases are characterized as committing crimes related to natural resources or the environment by using, holding, or possessing natural resources. or the process of illegally exploiting natural resources.
Therefore, ALRO Therefore discussed
with AMLO office. Discussing the use of money laundering laws to deal with crimes related to natural resources and the environment in land reform areas. which has the nature of a trade which is a predicate offense according to Section 3 (15) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 1999 to prosecute both capital groups and ALRO officials. related to wrongdoing
Mr. Wittaya Nititham, Director of the Legal Division and AMLO spokesperson. Said that money laundering laws should be used to prosecute as well. It will be an important part in breaking the cycle of money laundering. Do not allow the perpetrator or person participating in the commission of the crime to recirculate or use the money or property obtained from the crime to commit the crime.
Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives said last week Worked together with the Royal Thai Army Police. NAPP inspects the issuance of ALRO documents. 4-01 and information on land owners who issued ALRO. 4-01 in the areas of Moo Si and Klang Dong subdistricts
, Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, where wrongdoing by some government officials was found. As well as knowing that There are capitalists behind it. Therefore, AMLO coordinated. Examine the financial trail to find all perpetrators, both givers and recipients. According to the policy of Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, who gave the policy to ALRO. Discussion with AMLO office To determine guidelines for joint operations and take legal action against offenders on the said basis. To achieve the intent of the law on agricultural land reform, which has the objective of allocating land to farmers. not for trade As well as not wanting to commit crimes related to natural resources and the environment in the land reform area.
At the same time, emphasize that Please wait no more than a week. You will see the face of the perpetrator. All cases will be prosecuted. Both the giver and the receiver.
Source: Thai News Agency