Cyber hacktivist group Anonymous has hacked at least 14 Thai police websites in protest against the “scapegoating” of two Burmese men convicted of murdering two British backpackers, it has emerged.
In December, migrant bar workers Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo, both now 23, were sentenced to death after pleading guilty to the rape and murder of Hannah Witheridge, 23, and David Miller, 24.
The British couple’s battered bodies were discovered on the idyllic holiday island of Koh Tao in September 2014.
A spokesperson for the Thai police told the Khaosod news website that its Technology Crime Suppression Division will track down the hacktivists.
“Even if the source of attack was from abroad, they will be convicted eventually,” they said. “It’s not a problem. Thai police are excellent.”
“They’re not good enough to hack into our system and steal any of our data,” they added.
Miller’s parents, who sat through much of the trail, said they are convinced of the migrant pair’s guilt.
In a statement, the family said: “David was an artist by temperament, so talented. He had a creative eye that he carried with him through life and in his degree. He was hard-working, bright and conscientious, with everything to look forward to.”
Reminiscing about Witheridge’s life, her family said: “Hannah was a beautiful, intelligent, loving young woman who poured joy into the lives of all who knew her. She was selfless and caring and made each and every day that little bit more wonderful.”
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Via RT.