Chaiyachonok said it is the Department of Special Investigation’s (DSI) responsibility to investigate after information was found linking 1-2 politicians to the MOU between the Ministry of Digital Economy and a Singaporean company on iris scanning. Meanwhile, the Justice Minister pointed out concerns over impacts on 1.2 million citizens.
On 22 December 2025 GMT+7 at the Government House, Chaiyachonok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, spoke about the DSI’s summons to investigate the MOU between the Ministry of Digital Economy and Prime Opportunity Fund VCC from Singapore, and whether the investigation reaches political figures. He said the results of the DSI’s investigation must be awaited. The DSI has also summoned the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy. Based on his testimony, former Minister Prasert Chandraruangthong may also be called. The minister’s role is initially to gather information found within the ministry and related agencies under his supervision and submit it to the DSI. Several key documents contain suspicious elements, but the judgment is the DSI’s responsibility.
Regarding whether the DSI’s investigation links to politicians, Chaiyachonok said documents with signatures have been found, currently linking only 1-2 individuals.
Iris scanning issue raises concerns affecting 1.2 million citizens.
Police Lieutenant General Rutthapol Neawaratrat, Minister of Justice, commented on the DSI’s plan to summon former Minister Prasert regarding the MOU between the Ministry of Digital Economy and Prime Opportunity Fund VCC from Singapore. After the DSI questioned the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy, information linked to policy levels emerged. He said the details should be asked from the DSI, as he is personally unaware since he only provided policy guidance.
When asked if this might be political discrediting, Police Lieutenant General Rutthapol said he did not know and that questions about the case’s form and investigation documents should be directed to the DSI. He emphasized that he had issued policy advising that this issue is concerning because it involves more than 1.2 million people regarding iris scanning, and it remains unclear what the data might be used for.