UKHRUL: A Special NIA Court in New Delhi has sentenced Thai national and arms smuggler Willy Naruenartwanich, alias Wuthikorn Naruenartwanich, alias Willy, to six years’ imprisonment and a fine of ₹5 lakh in a case linked to an international arms procurement conspiracy involving the NSCN-IM.
The Special Exclusive Court-03 for NIA Cases at Rouse Avenue District Courts pronounced the sentence on Wednesday. The court had convicted Naruenartwanich on September 24, 2026, under Sections 120B and 122 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
According to the National Investigation Agency, the case relates to a conspiracy by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) [NSCN-IM)] to procure a large consignment of lethal arms and ammunition from foreign sources.
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The NIA said the weapons were intended to strengthen the outfit’s armed cadres and facilitate terrorist activities, besides constituting preparatory acts for waging war against the Government of India.
The agency registered the case on January 13, 2010, following an order of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
According to the NIA investigation, Naruenartwanich, a Bangkok-based Thai businessman and arms smuggler, acted as a middleman and key conspirator in the arms procurement network. He worked in coordination with Anthony Shimray, identified by the agency as the NSCN-IM’s chief arms procurer, and facilitated negotiations with representatives of a Chinese arms and ammunition company.
The proposed procurement and trans-shipment arrangement was valued at approximately US$1.2 million, the NIA said.
The agency said the conviction and sentencing mark a significant development in the case concerning the international network allegedly used by the NSCN-IM to procure arms and ammunition from foreign sources.
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