Thailand NACC investigates 1 billion baht local exam fraud

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) of Thailand is expanding its investigation into local government official examination fraud. Investigators have uncovered financial trails involving over 1,000 million baht, which appear linked to previous corruption cases from 2021.

Surapong Intharathavorn, Secretary-General of the NACC, stated that the commission has decided to recall previous case files for a special joint investigation, as the evidence suggests a coordinated effort by a specific group of individuals. While the NACC has not yet disclosed whether high-ranking politicians or officials are involved, they are working with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to trace the funds.

Despite the complexity of the case, which involves over 800,000 pages of documents, the NACC aims to reach a conclusion within six months. The commission intends to utilize increased technological assistance to expedite the review process.