Bangkok: The Crime Suppression Division is intensifying its efforts to combat cheating in local government exams, preparing to summon 11 more individuals to face charges related to the scandal. The investigation is focusing on tracing the money trail back to its source, with the findings set to be presented to the Prime Minister for further consideration.
According to Thai News Agency, Police Lieutenant General Nattasak Chaowanasai, the Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, stated that investigators are reviewing and considering summoning the individuals who were present at a residence on the day of a search operation. The charges are still under consideration, with investigators carefully examining the evidence to ensure a comprehensive trial.
Moreover, the professors responsible for the entire selection examination project are also being summoned following a decision by the Central Committee for Local Government Employee Examinations to prosecute them for making false statements. An expedited investigation into the financial transactions and trails of all parties involved is ongoing, with the results to be submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). A joint working group between the Central Investigation Bureau and the NACC is compiling evidence to be submitted to the Prime Minister for a decision on the next steps.
Reports indicate that some of the implicated individuals have already provided information to the NACC, although none have appeared before investigators. Officials are currently evaluating the necessity of issuing summonses. A source from the Central Investigation Bureau mentioned that investigators are meticulously gathering evidence to present at a meeting. If the evidence is deemed sufficient, the court will be asked to issue additional arrest warrants, particularly targeting key figures in the fraud scheme. If the evidence is insufficient, the case will be forwarded to the NACC for further action.