Thai General Denies Human Trafficking Involvement

A senior Thai military officer denied accusations he was involved in a massive human trafficking ring that helped create a desperate migrant crisis in Southeast Asia. Lieutenant General Manas Kongpan turned himself in to police Wednesday in Bangkok. He made no statement, but officials later said he planned to fight the charges. "He only confirmed that he was not involved (in human trafficking). So he denies (the charges), but the investigators will work on the details," said...

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