Four police officers accused of abducting and extorting five Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo province have been suspended pending dismissal, as authorities pursue criminal charges and widen an investigation that has sent shockwaves through the police force.
The scandal came to light after officers from several agencies raided a house in Wang Sombun district on Saturday and rescued five Chinese men allegedly being held for ransom. Four police officers and one civilian suspect were arrested at the scene, while authorities seized several handguns, ammunition and two pickup trucks.
