"Big Tor," Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, revealed that the Ministry of Interior has asked the Crime Suppression Division to crack down on a local exam fraud ring, declaring a clear 10-day deadline and promising strict action against anyone found guilty.
Updates on the local government official exam corruption case: At 11:00 on 25 June 2026 at the Central Investigation Bureau, Police Lieutenant General Nathsak Chawnasai, Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, convened the investigative team of Division 2, Crime Suppression Division, to urgently set the case direction, emphasizing thorough investigation and tracing the entire fraud network to its origin.
Police Lieutenant General Nathsak disclosed that the main case involves the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) coordinating with the Central Investigation Bureau to support the investigation. This led to a raid on a printing house producing exam answer sheets in the Phra Samut Chedi area of Samut Prakan province, where critical documents were discovered.
Following the incident, the Ministry of Interior promptly sent representatives to file a complaint with Division 2, Crime Suppression Division, because the ministry suffered direct damage from the leakage of official documents outside authorized channels.
The Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau added that he has ordered the swift gathering of evidence and detailed examination of all involved parties' behaviors. It is expected that within 7 to 10 days, there will be clarity on who participated in the wrongdoing and the specific charges applicable.
The work is divided into three parts: Division 2, Crime Suppression Division, is responsible for investigating and expanding the case based on complaints filed by the Ministry of Interior; the NACC will audit the transparency of the exam materials; and the Ministry of Interior will establish an internal committee to simultaneously inspect for any corruption points.
"If the investigation finds that 'external individuals' are involved, the Crime Suppression police will immediately issue summonses to prosecute. However, if it is traced that 'government officials' are part of or behind the scheme, the entire case file will be forwarded to the NACC for uncompromising legal action," stated the Commissioner.
Regarding Mr. Phichit, the owner of the printing company raided and where documents were found, the Central Investigation Bureau Commissioner confirmed that investigations and evidence expansion are ongoing. No charges have yet been filed against anyone. He emphasized the investigation is straightforward and that anyone implicated by evidence will be immediately arrested and prosecuted.