Nonthaburi: A raid on a residence in Nonthaburi uncovered links to a corruption ring involved in the recruitment exam for local government employees. The ring allegedly demanded bribes of 350,000 baht for general positions, with amounts ranging from 700,000 to 800,000 baht. The estimated damage is as high as 4.5 billion baht.

According to Thai News Agency, police from Division 2 of the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Suppression Bureau, along with officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), executed a search warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court at a residence in Bang Len Subdistrict, Bang Yai District, Nonthaburi Province. The raid followed a complaint, supported by evidence and audio recordings, alleging that a group of individuals could help applicants pass local government recruitment exams for 350,000 baht for general positions, and as high as 700,000 to 800,000 baht for highly competitive areas. Investigations revealed the operation is linked to the 2025 local government and Department of Local Administration recruitment exams, which offer 87 positions totaling 6,669 vacancies. Officials believe the residence was used to alter answer sheets to manipulate scores to match those of applicants who paid the money. During the search, police found 18 computers and CPUs, numerous digital storage devices , and lists of exam candidates from various locations nationwide.

Initially, copies of answer sheets from approximately 3,000 test takers were discovered, and information indicates that data had been altered in around 2,000 of them. Preliminary estimates suggest that this large-scale exam fraud has caused damages totaling 4.5 billion baht. Currently, forensic investigations and a detailed investigation of the data trail are underway to confirm the facts and determine the extent of the damage.

This search is just the beginning of an expanded investigation, as many other parties may be involved, including the perpetrators, supporters, and those who may have benefited from the actions. Authorities have seized all items as evidence and will proceed with the investigation and gather further facts according to legal procedures.

However, this case is considered one of the largest corruption cases related to civil service entrance examinations and is currently under in-depth investigation. Relevant agencies have confirmed that they will proceed fairly and impartially, extending the investigation to all levels of those involved to maintain transparency and fairness in the Thai civil service system.