Bangkok: The Crime Suppression Division is preparing to summon individuals involved in a scheme to cheat on the Civil Service Examination for questioning. This move comes after a video surfaced capturing events from the day of the arrest related to the exam fraud.
According to Thai News Agency, the Crime Suppression Division police are planning to summon 10 individuals connected to the local government exam fraud case. Those to be summoned include the drafters of the Terms of Reference (TOR), the exam printing company, and local government officials seen in the arrest video. They are also contemplating calling the individuals featured in an audio clip for questioning. At present, no arrest warrants have been issued for anyone involved.
Pol. Col. Netiwit Thanasitnitikul, Commander of Division 2 of the Crime Suppression Division, disclosed that after a meeting with Pol. Lt. Gen. Natthasak Chaowanasai, a work framework has been established to address the local government exam fraud case. This framework involves potentially summoning all parties involved, such as the TOR drafters from Srinakharinwirot University, the Department of Local Administration, and the exam printing company in Samut Prakan province. The 10 civil servants appearing in the arrest video are also under consideration for questioning. Additionally, victims may be summoned for further inquiry. The police are investigating an audio clip featuring a man and woman, named Mr. Kit and Ms. Som, who allegedly claimed involvement in the exam fraud and connections with high-ranking officials. Should their involvement be substantiated, they too may be called in for questioning. The authorities are prioritizing a swift process in summoning individuals due to the significant public intere st in this case.
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) intends to form a working group that includes the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) and the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Suppression Division (ACMSD). This collaboration is crucial as the ACMSD has previously been involved in the case and holds pertinent information that could be beneficial to the CSD's ongoing investigation. No arrest warrants have been issued yet, with the investigation continuing to ensure thorough evidence collection.