Bangkok:Mr. Rangsiman Rome, a Member of Parliament from the People's Party and Chairman of the House Committee on Legal Affairs, has raised serious allegations against the "Shuffle website," categorizing it as a transnational crime involving money laundering and gambling. He identified financial links to cryptocurrency platforms "Bitkub" and "Maxbit," with transactions exceeding 100 million baht, and questioned the involvement of MP "Idea" in holding shares in "Mix Order."
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Rangsiman expressed concerns over the lack of progress in the investigation of a 40 million baht bribery case related to online gambling. Despite a press conference by high-ranking officials, no agency has provided updates on the case, leading to doubts about the substantive nature of the investigation. Mr. Rangsiman highlighted that no charges have been advanced against the gambling website or those implicated in bribery attempts.
Mr. Rangsiman also revealed that Ms. Suchada Sangtanasap, while serving as Secretary to the Minister of Digital Economy and Society, admitted to a 1.47% stake in the Shuffle website. Investigations confirmed that funds flowed from the Bitkub and Maxbit platforms to Shuffle.com, prompting ongoing legal efforts to block the site. Despite these efforts, access to Shuffle.com remains possible, raising questions about compliance with legal measures and highlighting potential violations, including transnational crimes and money laundering.
Mr. Rangsiman emphasized the necessity of pursuing legal action, noting that the Shuffle.com case could lead to significant prosecutions under various acts, including the Gambling Act. He pointed out that the Cyber Police are set to meet on October 26th to determine the investigation's direction, with 49 individuals currently involved and further scrutiny required to trace the origins of cryptocurrency wallets linked to the case.
Mr. Rangsiman also addressed a complaint by Mr. Supachai Jaisamut of the Bhumjaithai Party to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), insisting that the parliamentary committee's actions were lawful. He criticized government-side committee members for attempting to disrupt proceedings and protect those involved in alleged misconduct.
He further criticized efforts to undermine the parliamentary system and limit the opposition's oversight capabilities, describing attempts to pressure civil servants and disrupt investigations into matters such as the Thap Lan land issue. He maintained that his actions were within legal boundaries, countering Mr. Supachai's interpretation of the committee chairman's powers.
Mr. Rangsiman concluded by reaffirming the need for transparency and accountability in the ongoing investigations, urging all parties to adhere to legal standards and evidence-based scrutiny.