Kla Tham MP reports to DSI to acknowledge gambling and laundering charges

Kla Tham MP for Songkhla province Chonnapat Naksua, accompanied by his lawyer, reported to enquiry officers of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) this morning, to acknowledge charges of alleged involvement in illegal online gambling operations and money laundering.

Chonnapat claimed to the media before meeting with the DSI that he is innocent, adding that the arrest warrant is related to an incident that occurred about seven years ago.

Regarding some 150 million baht in assets impounded by the Anti-Money Laundering Office, the Kla Tham MP said he is ready to explain to the authorities how he legally acquired each item.

He is expected to plead not guilty in court.

As an MP while parliament is in session, Chonnapat is protected by parliamentary immunity from arrest by the police or other law enforcement officers, unless permission is granted by the Speaker of the House.