Two importers allegedly linked to the four luxury cars that went up in flames on a transporter in Nakhon Ratchasima province on May 29 reported to Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Thursday.
Naruenart Kwansawas, left, and Thanant Kwansawas, allegedly linked to the luxury cars that went up in flames in Nakhon Ratchasima province lat month, report to the Department of Special Investigation on Thursday. (Apichit Jinakul)
Naruenart Kwansawas, alias Sia Boy, and Thanant Kwansawas, were formally charged when they surrendered.
DSI chief Tarit Pengdith said there was sufficient evidence to prove a link between the two men and the four damaged and two undamaged imported cars on the transporter, which authorities say were part of a customs tax evasion scam. The vehicles included a Lamborghini, Ferraris and a Bentley.
The charges against them are smuggling cars that have not passed customs clearance, falsely declaring the car type with intent to avoid paying the proper rate of tax, concealing the cars and selling them on, and transporting the cars without permission.
Mr Tarit said the DSI was still looking for another suspect - Natee Riewthong, alias Peh Kaenduan.
The DSI has also continued to investigate the origins of 548 other luxury cars. Some of the owners have reported to the authorities for questioning, he said.