Investigators from the Crime Suppression Division brought Sataporn, sister of Dr. Win and one of the suspects arrested in the local examination fraud case, to the Criminal Court for detention. Meanwhile, the National Anti-Corruption Commission promptly questioned Dr. Win and Sergeant Pitchit to expand the investigation and identify other involved parties. Tags: [Local examination fraud, Arrest, Criminal Court, National Anti-Corruption Commission, Investigation]
On 14 July 2026, following the arrest of suspects involved in the local government civil servant examination fraud, including Mr. Asawin, also known as “Dr. Win,” an advisor to the director of a university's Promotion and Training Office, who was detained by Laos authorities before being extradited to Thailand for prosecution; Ms. Sataporn, nicknamed “Ja,” Dr. Win’s sister, arrested at Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus in Nakhon Pathom; and Sergeant Major Dr. Pitchit, known as “Sergeant Pitchit,” director of the Strategy and Budget Division of Wichian Buri Municipality in Phetchabun, apprehended under an arrest warrant issued by the Crime Suppression Division. Initially, all three were held at the Central Investigation Complaint Center of the Royal Thai Police Headquarters.Tags: [Arrest, Suspects, Kasetsart University, Wichian Buri Municipality, Extradition]
Sources from the Crime Suppression Division reported progress in the local government examination fraud case, stating that all three main suspects have now been arrested. Mr. Pitchit voluntarily came to the Crime Suppression Division before officers executed the arrest warrant and took him into custody.Tags: [Crime Suppression Division, Arrest, Voluntary surrender, Investigation]
Initially, Mr. Pitchit claimed that the previous day authorities conducted searches at several residences, including his wife’s and children’s homes and condominiums. He also suspected that his financial channels might have been frozen, causing him distress and pressure. Additionally, he was concerned about his safety, which led him to voluntarily come to the Crime Suppression Division. However, it remains unconfirmed whether any threats were made or if these were merely his personal concerns.Tags: [Searches, Financial freeze, Safety concerns, Voluntary surrender]
When asked whether the suspect coordinated with authorities before coming, sources indicated that the Division 2 of the Crime Suppression Division received no prior communication or coordination.Tags: [Communication, Coordination, Crime Suppression Division]
All three suspects face identical charges: conspiracy as a criminal gang, concealment or destruction of documents, forgery of official documents, and conspiracy to input false information into computer systems under the Computer Crime Act.Tags: [Charges, Conspiracy, Forgery, Computer Crime Act]
Authorities planned to present Ms. Sataporn, nicknamed “Ja,” to the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases for initial detention before noon today. The other two suspects, Mr. Asawin (“Dr. Win”) and Sergeant Major Dr. Pitchit (“Sergeant Pitchit”), remain under investigation and are expected to be presented for detention the following day. Sources revealed that during the official investigation, all suspects exercised their right to legal counsel and have not yet made statements.Tags: [Detention, Corruption Court, Legal counsel, Investigation]
Regarding whether additional arrest warrants would be issued, sources stated that there are currently no plans to arrest more suspects. The Crime Suppression Division is closely coordinating with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) since this case is part of a larger investigation. Should evidence or testimonies implicate government officials, the information will be forwarded to the NACC for further action.Tags: [Additional arrests, Coordination, National Anti-Corruption Commission, Larger case]
Reports further indicate that NACC officials, along with investigators from the Crime Suppression Division, will jointly interrogate Mr. Win and Sergeant Pitchit, who remain in custody at the Crime Suppression Division, to identify other involved parties.Tags: [Interrogation, National Anti-Corruption Commission, Crime Suppression Division, Custody]
Later at 11:00 a.m. at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters, Pol. Maj. Gen. Patthanasak Buppasuwan, Commander of the Crime Suppression Division, ordered investigators from Division 2 to bring Ms. Sataporn Thanaphotphokin, 30, sister of Mr. Win Thanaphotphokin (“Dr. Win”), an advisor to the director of the Promotion and Training Office at Kasetsart University, who was arrested in the local civil servant examination fraud case, to the Criminal Court for the first detention hearing.Tags: [Detention hearing, Crime Suppression Division, Kasetsart University, Examination fraud]