Anti-Corruption Panel Probes Local Exam Cheating Scandal
An anti-corruption panel is investigating systematic cheating in local civil service recruitment exams, with 200 suspects referred to authorities and nearly 6,000 test-takers under investigation.
A parliamentary anti-corruption committee led by Asuraphon Sannathiraphop from Sisaket visited the Financial Intelligence Unit on August 4, 2025, to discuss measures and policies on combating corruption. The committee posed 23 questions covering foreign nominees, online gambling, and systematic cheating in local civil service recruitment exams.
Financial Intelligence Unit Secretary Thepsu Bowornchotidara confirmed that 200 names suspected of involvement have been forwarded to the National Anti-Corruption Commission as requested. While investigators traced the financial transactions, they cannot disclose individual names due to legal restrictions, though the names are those flagged by central police investigators.
Regarding 5,925 test-takers under investigation, officials said the legal deadline is 120 days, though the actual process takes less time. Asuraphon emphasized that high-ranking officials involved in the scheme have no one to turn to except themselves, and expressed hope they will testify and reveal those above them in the hierarchy. He urged authorities to pursue the case thoroughly and report any financial trails leading to higher-level officials to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
