Ukrainian Cruise Charged

THAILAND – As reported by the Bangkok Post: "The operator of a Ukraine-registered cruise ship housing a casino, raided by police off Chon Buri in October, was charged yesterday with violating foreign exchange and customs laws.

"The case against Somboon Sukcharoenkraisri, or Tue Cosmo, was sent to public prosecutors after he denied the charges at the Crime Supersession Division. Mr Somboon also faced gambling charges levelled after the Olvia cruise ship was raided on Oct 23.

"Also nabbed were 49 suspected gamblers, eight chip dealers and the casino manager…"

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