Today (March 5), the NACC clarifies the majority decision to consider the case of "Big Joke" and those involved in the Minnie gambling website network. Ready to recall the expression "Pakphum" from his right-hand man. Confirmed as legal authority Mr. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, Secretary-General of the NACC, as spokesperson for the NACC, announced details of the case. NACC has resolved to accept the case. Police General Surachet Hakphan, deputy commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, and five people involved in the Minnie gambling website network. According to the investigation team The Police Technology Crime Investigation Division has sent an investigation file into the allegation. Pol. Col. Pakpoom Pisamai, deputy commander of investigations, Provincial Police Region 4, and his associates demanded profits from online gambling websites. Crime of money laundering and joined together to launder money according to Section 61 of the 2018 Anti-Corruption Act, which the NACC considered and found that the allegations were within the duties and powers of the panel. National Anti-Corruption Commission committee member, but the accused is not in a high-ranking position and is not considered a serious offence. Therefore, it was decided to return the allegation to the investigative team. To carry out the duties and powers and report the results to the NACC in accordance with Section 61, paragraph two of the 2018 Anti-Corruption Act. Later, a team of investigators investigated. There was a letter dated December 27, 2023, submitting a complaint. Additional accusations In the case of accusations against Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakpal, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, and five people in total, in the case of receiving benefits from online gambling websites. Crime of money laundering and joined together to launder money according to the 2018 Prevention and Suppression of Corruption Act, Section 61. The investigative team found that The additional complaint and allegation are related to the same matter as the complaint. Inv estigate the original case Some of the additional suspects are senior police officers of the Royal Thai Police. It can be considered that some of the accused government officials cooperated, helped, and supported the website owner to be able to open the website. Therefore, it is a joint effort to organize gambling. Be an official who requests, receives, or agrees to receive property or any other benefit. Is an official performing or neglecting to perform his or her duties as alleged. Therefore, the investigation file that the NACC has returned to the investigative team for investigation. Therefore, it is the same matter as the additional investigation file for this case. Because it is an action against the principal, user or supporter. And it is a case where there have been related offenses and what offenses were involved. One matter that must be dealt with at the same time Later, the head of the investigative team issued a letter dated February 2, 2024 requesting to know the resolution of the NACC regarding accepting the said allegation for action. The NACC at its meeting No. 26/2024 yesterday (March 4) has considered It is seen that Section 234 (2) of the Constitution stipulates that the NACC has duties and powers. Investigate and decide whether government officials Committing an offense of dishonesty in performing duties or committing an offense against the official position and the last paragraph of the said provision stipulates that In cases of necessity, government agencies with duties and powers related to preventing and suppressing corruption will be assigned to act on their behalf in matters that are not serious offenses. or which are the actions of government officials at certain levels in accordance with the rules, procedures, and conditions provided in The Act on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption, which according to the Act on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption B.E. 2018, Section 61, includes the NACC regulations on inspections. and Inquiry 2018, Section 28 (2) sets out the criteria, met hods, and conditions regarding the assignment or submission of matters within the duties and powers of the NACC according to Section 28 (2) and (4). ) that is not a serious offense Let the investigating officer proceed. According to the Criminal Procedure Code And according to Article 29, paragraph two, it has been determined that in the event that facts and circumstances later appear that Allegations that the NACC has resolved to return or assign under paragraph one It is an allegation against a government official. who holds a position higher than director High level or equivalent or it is an allegation that has the nature of a serious offense or is an important matter that has wide-ranging impacts, the NACC may request the allegation and related documents for further action according to these regulations. The NACC therefore has a majority vote. Accepting a complaint against Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, and five people in total, in the case of receiving benefits from online gambling websites. This is because the accused held a position higher than a high-ranking director or equivalent. and the circumstances involved receiving a large amount of benefit It is also an important matter of interest to the media and the general public. which is characterized as a serious offense or an important matter that has wide-ranging effects, must be dealt with according to the 2018 Anti-Corruption Act, together with the case investigation file. Pol. Col. Pakpoom Pisamai, Deputy Commander of Investigation, Provincial Police Region 4, and others are cases involving the same offense. Therefore, in order to comply with the provisions of the Constitution, Section 234 and the Act on Prevention and Suppressing Corruption 2018, Section 61, accompanying regulations NACC on Inspection and Investigation 2018, Section 29, Paragraph 2, therefore calls for the investigation report into the allegation. Pol. Col. Pakpoom Pisamai, Deputy Commander of Investigation, Provincial Police Region 4, and al l related documents were returned in order to carry out their duties and authority. Source: Thai News Agency