Deputy Tao revealed that "Big Joke" denied the charges after police raided 11 network locations seeking evidence in the Anti-Corruption Commission bribery case related to assistance in a 2024 case. Evidence found included approximately 120 baht worth of gold bars and numerous other documents requiring further examination.
Regarding the case where the police investigation team mobilized forces to search 11 locations for evidence linked to the network of Police General Surachate Hakparn, known as Big Joke, former Deputy Commissioner of Police, suspected of bribing the Anti-Corruption Commission members with 246 baht worth of gold bars to gain assistance in a 2024 case, Big Joke was summoned to meet investigators at the Crime Suppression Division yesterday to acknowledge the charges, as previously reported.
The latest update on 27 Dec 2025 GMT+7: Police Major General Jaroonkiat Pangkaew, Deputy Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau and Deputy Head of the investigative team, revealed that yesterday the working team mobilized to search for assets and important documents at 11 locations linked to the bribery case involving Anti-Corruption Commission members. About 120 baht worth of gold bars were seized from Mr. S.'s residence, along with numerous documents from various sites, which will be further examined.
The Deputy Commander added that Police General Surachate Hakparn, or Big Joke, former Deputy Commissioner of Police, came to acknowledge charges last night. The charges include jointly giving, requesting, or promising to give property or other benefits to officials in judicial, prosecutorial, or investigative roles to induce improper actions (punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment or a fine up to 140,000 baht) under Criminal Code Section 167, and the Anti-Corruption Act 2018 Section 176, for jointly giving property or benefits to state officials to intentionally cause improper actions in a manner of joint criminal responsibility (punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine up to 100,000 baht). He denied all charges. After fingerprinting, he left around midnight. Another accused, Mr. S., also acknowledged charges yesterday.
Police Major General Prasong Chalermpan, Commander of the Crime Suppression Division, said that following yesterday's searches, investigators are compiling detailed records of the seized items handed over by the police working team. Reports indicate numerous documents and approximately 120 baht worth of gold bars were seized.
The Crime Suppression Division Commander added that after being charged and questioned, Police General Surachate was permitted to leave. He will submit his statement later. Similarly, Mr. S. acknowledged charges around 23:00 yesterday, denied the accusations during questioning, and was released at 03:00. Mr. S. will also submit his statement later.