Police are compiling more evidence and will possibly charge him with other offences once evidence is verified, said Pol Lt Col Omsin Sukkarnkha, head of the children’s and women’s protection division of the provincial police. He dismissed rumours that police were demanding money from the suspect to eventually drop the case, saying: “It is completely […]
Thai police say internationally acclaimed Russian pianist and conductor Mikhail Pletnev has left Thailand, days after he was arrested and charged with raping a teenage boy while in the country. Pletnev denies the charges. He would face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty. Police Lieutenant Colonel Omsin Sukkanka said authorities released him […]
Thai authorities have arrested renowned Russian pianist Mikhail Vasilievich Pletnev for raping a 14-year-old boy, among other charges. Police said Pletnev was nabbed on Monday after authorities received a tip from a Thai national. Authorities also found photographs where Pletnev is seen with other boys in compromising positions. Pletnev, founder of the Russian National Orchestra, […]
