Bangkok – A Thai court convicted and sentenced on Tuesday two former prosecutors in relation to an alleged cover -up of a Ferrari accident in 2012 that involved an heir to the fortune of Red Bull Energy Drink who killed a police officer.
The former attached attorney general Nate Naksuk and former prosecutor Chairong Sangthongaram were sentenced to three and two years, respectively, for abuse of power to help an individual to avoid prosecution, said the central criminal court for corruption and cases of misconduct in Bangkok.
they were Among eight people Loaded to conspire to alter the registered speed of the Ferrari conducted by Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya to help him evade a loading load. The rest, including former General Police Chief Somyot Poompanmoung, was acquitted due to the lack of evidence to link them with cover -up, the court said Tuesday.
However, the court ordered that the eight be arrested waiting for an appeal, according to the Court statement, which did not provide more details. Later they were released on bail, local media reported.
Vorayuth escaped justice fleeing abroad in a case widely seen as an example of how rich and well connected enjoy impunity In Thailand.
He is the grandson of the late Yoovidhya chaleo, one of the creators of the famous Red Bull brand. Forbes magazine last year listed the Yoovidhya family as the richest in Thailand with an estimated net worth of $ 36 billion.
Police said Vorayuth broke his Ferrari at the back of the motorcycle of a police officer around the dawn on an important Bangkok road in September 2012. The officer was thrown out of the bicycle and died on the scene. Vorayuth led home and was then arrested. Medical tests showed traces of alcohol and cocaine In his bloodstream, according to the police.
Vorayuth avoided more legal actions by not constantly meeting with prosecutors, while continued for years to live a life in the Jet. When prosecutors finally issued an arrest warrant in April 2017, Vorayuth had fled abroad.
His case has been marked by numerous delays in the investigation and judicial processes, running through the clock in most of the positions that involve the death and escape death of the officer. There is a single reckless driving load that causes death, which expires under the statute of limitations in 2027.
