Anti-Corruption Office Elevates Local Exam Scam to Special Case
Thailand's anti-corruption watchdog has elevated a local government exam scam to special case status after finding evidence that officials manipulated scores and collected bribes from applicants seeking to pass civil service recruitment tes
On July 8, 2568, the National Anti-Corruption Commission announced it has elevated the local government examination corruption case to special case status. The investigation targets the director-general of the Department of Local Administration, intermediaries, and test-takers who purchased scores. The NACC has gathered sufficient evidence that officials manipulated exam scores and collected money from applicants in exchange for helping them pass the 2568 civil service recruitment examination.
NAAC Secretary-General Surpong Intrathaweun stated that investigators have compiled evidence indicating the department's director-general and associates fraudulently altered exam scores and demanded payments from candidates. The case has been designated a special case due to its national importance and widespread impact.
The NACC committee approved establishing a special investigation committee under the Anti-Corruption Act to examine four groups: senior officials at the Department of Local Administration; state officials involved in exam administration; non-state individuals including those who altered answer sheets, collected bribes, and received score modifications; and any other involved parties.
The NACC will coordinate with the Royal Thai Police and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to assist in the inquiry. The investigation will pursue all persons involved in the fraudulent examination scheme.
