They said they feared a complaint previously filed with local police might not be handled impartially because the accused is a serving officer. She said Thanawut claimed the drugs had previously been seized from suspects he had arrested. According to the complainants, several women alleged they had been pressured into providing explicit images or videos. Although no illegal items were reportedly found, she alleged Thanawut threatened to prosecute her brother and mother unless she complied with his demands. As of now, the accused officer has not made a public statement regarding the allegations.