Thai police colonel, 6 others charged with killing suspect
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A Thai police colonel, dubbed “Jo Ferrari” for his extravagant collection of fine cars, and six other officers have been charged with murder for allegedly killing a suspected drug dealer while trying to extort him for money
BANGKOK -- A Thai police colonel, dubbed “Jo Ferrari” for his extravagant collection of cars, and six other officers were charged Wednesday with murder for allegedly killing a suspected drug dealer while trying to extort him for money, authorities said.
Col. Thitisan Utthanaphon and the other officers also face charges of extortion, dereliction of duty and confining a person against their will for the Aug. 5 incident at their station, said Ittiporn Kaewtip, spokesperson for the attorney general's office.
The suspects, who also include a police major, captain and lieutenant, could face the death penalty if convicted.
The attorney general must now decide whether to send the case to court, deputy spokesperson Prayuth Petchkhun said.
