14 June – Anti-Corruption Police joined the PACC to arrest SAO officials for embezzling government money by transferring from SAO accounts to their own accounts in 7 provinces, damaging more than 84 million baht, and arresting the deputy chief of Muang District. Krabi demanding a bribe for renewing the license from the hotel operator 100,000 baht
Police from the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Division (PACC) along with officials from the NACC and PACC arrested the Deputy District Chief of Muang Krabi. After finding out that the benefit from the injured person operating a hotel business that applied for a license renewal But after several months of filing the application, the license has not been granted.
Police Colonel Eakprasong Chalermphan, Acting Deputy Commander of the Anti-Corruption Commission, revealed that after receiving complaints from victims who applied for a hotel business license extension. and asking for permission to increase the number of rooms to the Muang Krabi Sheriff In August 2022, but the bailiff acted instead and was authorized to sign the license renewal letter. until the beginning of May Or about 9 months ago, the bailiff informed the victim that renewing the hotel business license would cost 100,000 baht, claiming that the money had to be taken to take care of the boss above.
The victim saw that it was illegal, so he complained to the police to prosecute and planned to arrest the bailiff. By making an appointment to receive 100,000 baht from the victim Then show yourself to arrest. before being detained for prosecution according to the law
From the investigation, it was found that the bailiff had been asked for benefits many times before. Tens of thousands to hundred thousand baht per time. and is about to have an order to move to another duty but this time called for the last time And also found that there is a history of online gambling as well
As for the renewal of the license according to the regulations, a fee of 20,000 baht will be charged, which will be considered according to the size of the business. But the bailiff had tried to delay the extension of the license in order to collect the money.
In addition, the police were also notified by the PACC that they were investigating irregularities in disbursements of local governments in many areas across the country. by transferring money via internet banking who is a finance and accounting officer of a local government organization, embezzles the government's budget for personal expenses By using the authority that can access the withdrawal code from the bank.
Previously, the prosecution was filed against the finance and accounting officers of Lat Yao Sub-District Municipality, Nakhon Sawan Province, who embezzled money 215 times for more than 15 million baht, and the finance and accounting officers of Wang Prong Subdistrict Administration Organization, Phitsanulok Province, embezzled money 132 times. over 44 million baht
Recently, another 5 provinces have opened operations after having disbursement irregularities as well. And there are finance and accounting officers specialized in the Nin Petch Sub-district Administrative Organization, Nakhon Pathom Province, embezzling money 23 times for more than 8.3 million baht. Nong Hua Pho Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Saraburi Province embezzled money 84 times, over 4.9 million baht. Acting as an assistant to finance and accounting officers Huai Yai Jiew Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Chaiyaphum Province, embezzled money 60 times, causing more than 5.8 million baht in damages.
Financial and accounting scholars from Khok Lam Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Sisaket Province, embezzled money 8 times for more than 540,000 baht, and the director of the Treasury Division at Na Khliang Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province embezzled money 59 times for more than 4 million baht. Transfer money to wives and employees. who was also prosecuted as a supporter of the offense
For the detection of these 7 cases, the initial damage was more than 84 million baht. After this, he will jointly investigate with the relevant authorities. Including cooperation from Krung Thai Bank As the owner of the account used to disburse government money Until leading to investigation and arrest of the perpetrator
Police Lieutenant Colonel Siripong Sritula, director of the Public Sector Corruption Suppression Division 2, PAD Office, revealed that from examining the accused's money history, it was found that it was all related to online gambling. By checking back since 2021, including examining the accused's salary account that was found to be inconsistent with the amount of money in the account
As for the accused who has already obtained the account control password, will close the debit notification. This makes it possible for higher level investigators to not know that money has come out of their account. And some people give their passwords to someone who trusts the account. Some people are relatives. and not following the system set cause a lot of damage
Mr. Krit Krawes, deputy secretary-general of the NACC, revealed that during this investigation, the officers detected an abnormality in the bank account disbursement system. And in the disbursement system of the Subdistrict Administration Organization, there must be at least 3 people and must also report the account from which the money was transferred. But the majority found The person who must jointly check the money transfer will assign only one person to carry out all transactions.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency