The wife of scandal-bound Italian-Thai Development CEO Premchai Karnasuta heard charges yesterday from Natural Resource and Environment Division Police over providing authorities false information after it was revealed that she submitted erroneous ownership documentation for elephant ivory found in her home.
Kanita Karnasuta met with investigators at the Natural Resource and Environment Police Division headquarters to acknowledge further charges stemming from her joint ownership of illegal animal remains and violating the Animal Protection Act. The latest allegations are that she submitted fraudulent information to authorities by handing in documentation stating that the elephant ivory found in her home was domestically sourced. Investigators have already confirmed that the ivory is from African elephants, reported NNT.
Deputy Commander of the Royal Thai Police Pol. Gen. Sriwara Rangsipramnakul revealed today that both Kanita and her husband, Premchai, have signed the document acknowledging the charge but have denied filing fraudulent information, claiming they were under the impression their elephant ivory was actually from domestic elephants. The case is expected to be submitted to the Office of the Attorney General today.
The case file concerning Premchai and three others on illegal hunting activity has already been resubmitted to the Attorney General but further evidence collection can be requested.
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