Tunis:The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has summoned 10 individuals accused of conspiring with Pol. Gen. Somchai, known as 'Big Jok', in a case involving the falsification of asset declarations.
According to Thai News Agency, the commission plans to notify Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakparn, former Deputy Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, at the end of October to address allegations related to criminal offenses, which include violations of multiple sections of the Criminal Code and the Act on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption B.E. 2561 (2018).
This legal action follows a resolution passed by the NACC in early October, prompted by accusations against the former deputy police chief of submitting false declarations and concealing assets and liabilities. Despite acknowledging the charges, the former deputy police chief did not appear before the NACC to respond. The decision to summon him and others stems from a March 2026 resolution to investigate Mr. Sombat Thordharm and other individuals for alleged misconduct and corruption.
At the end of October, the NACC will require involvement from several individuals, including Mr. Sombat Thordham, Ms. Araya Ngamluang, and Mr. Visut Duangmak, among others, to clarify their roles in the alleged manipulation of asset declarations. These individuals are accused of creating forged evidence and documents to support the former deputy commissioner's submissions to the NACC, with the aim of avoiding scrutiny.
Investigations suggest that individuals like Mr. Sorapong Wongsuwan were closely linked to Mr. Sombat, with allegations involving bribery and the supposed exchange of gold bars to influence a case against Pol. Gen. Surachet. Additional charges involve the alleged fabrication of accusations and financial transactions, including the purchase of amulets and firearms.
Three NACC personnel, Ms. Araya Ngamluang, Mr. Visut Duangmak, and Mr. Jaturong Panichcharoen, are implicated in gathering information to aid the former deputy commissioner under Mr. Sombat's direction, reportedly receiving benefits in return.
In connection with Ms. Sirinadda Hakphan and Ms. Natthaphan Panichpong, the NACC suspects that a trip to Songkhla Province was coordinated to falsify asset declarations. This involved forging documents and signatures related to family shares, contracts, and vehicle purchases, with expenses reportedly covered by the former deputy commissioner.