Deputy Interior Minister Vows NACC Will Pursue All Exam Cheats
Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liengprasert said the National Anti‑Corruption Commission will pursue everyone involved in the local civil service exam cheating scandal, regardless of rank, and insisted no one can avoid responsibility. He noted that charges against three suspects are delayed due to legal limits and the need to collect extensive evidence, but those released on bail will still face prosecution, with filing expected in November. Worasit added he is not concerned about opposition attempts to use the issue in a no‑confidence debate, as the NACC works independently and his ministry has already acted, including revoking fraudulent scores and summoning legitimate examinees to report on 19 October.
Worasit Liengprasert stressed that the NACC’s investigation must go wherever the evidence leads, even to director‑general level or higher, and that anyone implicated must face action—no one can be shielded because the wrongdoing is unacceptable. He noted that although the NACC has not yet filed charges against three suspects, causing public concern, the delay is due to legal constraints and the need to gather a large volume of evidence, with charges expected in November; those released on bail will still be prosecuted. The deputy minister said he is not worried about opposition attempts to turn the issue into a no‑confidence debate, stressing that the NACC works independently and that his ministry has already done everything required, including canceling the names of those who tampered with scores and preparing to call honest examinees to report on 19 October. He added that a strong opposition motion is expected, but he is prepared to answer all points.
