Reference : MM-1-21-578

Name of creator(s) : Michael Moerman

Scope and content : March 26, 1969. Moerman made notes about a man who was the friend of Bodin father. He worked at a law firm and also worked as a “corruption” broker of some of the officials. For example, if anyone wanted to give a bribe to the police or if the police wanted money due to an investigation, he would facilitate. March 27, 1969. Moerman made notes about th activties of Pradit. There was a case of a young woman who had eloped with a man. But it was of her own free will. The head brought her to see Pradit, and he recommended that she and her beloved should be married because they were over 18 years old, and thus they could marry each other without parental permission. Pradit also talked to Bodin about different levels of offense for those who illegally possessed a gun. It was dependent on the age group. March 28, 1969. Moerman made notes about a kind of corruption by the officials. Court clerks, police and law firms had worked together to decrease the penalties for the defendants or to terminate lawsuits. For example, there were a minor changes in the records of investigation. For instance with the phrase “killing without intent,” the punishment could be reduced. In another example, for the case of the possession of opium, it could become a “trifle.” But the culprit must make a payment to the people involved, and they would take and share the money. March 31, 1969. Moerman noted the arrest of three teenagers who used bottle bombs. Two of them were released (because they paid a bribe to the police). Another was sent to the PP and his parents came to negotiate. But they did not have enough money to pursue the case, and thus Pradit could not help, the case was dependent on the PP.

Extent and medium : Punch card