Banyin sentenced to death, reduced to life
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published : 15 Dec 2020 at 16:18
19 In this Feb 25, 2020 file photo, former deputy commerce minister Pol Lt Col Banyin Tangpakorn is escorted by police to court to face charges in connection with the abduction and murder of a judge’s brother. (Photo by Somchai Poomlard)
A court has sentenced former deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn to death, with the penalty reduced to life in prison for useful testimony.
Five other defendants, who were also convicted of collaborating in the murder of a judge’s brother five years ago, got commuted life or death sentences.
The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on Tuesday took two hours to read the sentences for the six defendants.