“Asapol” reveals nearly 4,000 have been removed due to local exam fraud, with first charges expected this October. Over 320 million baht in assets are being seized, and investigations are expanding into 110 broker networks nationwide involved in the scandal. Tags: local government, exam fraud, asset seizure, investigation, broker networks
On 17 Sep 2026 GMT+7 at the Parliament, Mr. Asapol Santraiphop, Chairman of the Committee on Anti-Corruption and Misconduct (NACC Committee), House of Representatives, disclosed the results of the NACC meeting. Representatives from the Department of Local Administration (DLA), the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), anti-corruption police units, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, and the NACC secretary attended to provide updates on the local exam fraud case.Tags: Parliament, anti-corruption committee, local administration, investigation update, law enforcement
Representatives from the DLA reported detecting irregularities in processing and altering exam scores for 5,925 individuals and investigating 14,988 related persons. Outcomes show 11,048 appointments remain valid, 71 appointments were corrected, and 3,869 individuals appointed through score alterations have been removed. Among these, 3,402 failed initially but were given passing scores, and 467 passed but were originally ranked too low for appointment. Replacement appointments will follow established criteria. Criminal and civil cases continue despite removals.Tags: exam irregularities, score manipulation, removals, appointments, ongoing legal cases
Mr. Asapol stated that the NACC expects to file initial charges by late October 2026 against officials from the DLA and related parties within the Local Administration Committee first, then proceed against other groups such as brokers. Currently, 110 broker networks nationwide are under investigation; 55 primary brokers and 23 secondary brokers have been questioned. The NACC clarified that over 6,000 involved persons are not being considered witnesses. The DSI and anti-corruption police reported that case files, including testimonies from Sisaket Province and arrest warrants for two Sisaket brokers, were submitted to the NACC on 31 Aug and 15 Sep 2026.Tags: NACC charges, local administration officials, broker networks, ongoing investigations, Sisaket Province
The Anti-Money Laundering Office representative reported progress in seizing 108 assets related to the case, valued at approximately 320.8 million baht. These include real estate, cash, and various bank accounts belonging to about 20 individuals (11 suspects, 7 related parties, others). Authorities are currently allowing owners to explain asset origins before submitting cases to the Transaction Committee for prosecution in civil court around late November. The AML Office emphasized that financial tracing alone is insufficient and must be combined with criminal evidence from the NACC’s investigations. So far, no direct links have been found to national-level politicians.Tags: asset seizure, anti-money laundering, financial investigation, prosecution, political connections