DSI Submits Local Exam Fraud Data to NACC
The Department of Special Investigation has submitted findings on local civil service exam fraud to the National Anti-Corruption Commission, focusing on cases where victims were deceived and lost money rather than official misconduct.
On July 23, 2025, at 10:20 a.m. at Government House, Pol. Lt. Gen. Yutthana Phraidamm, director of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), briefed reporters on progress in investigating fraud related to local civil service exams. He explained that DSI is investigating cases where people have been deceived and defrauded, but the agency's involvement does not extend to cases involving officials with direct examination responsibilities or government officials who may have misled exam takers by falsely claiming to offer assistance.
When asked about the NACC's coordination with DSI, Yutthana said the agency had sent officers to participate in questioning and investigation, representing DSI's cooperative effort, while authority over the case rests with NACC. DSI has initiated its own investigation into cases where victims were misled and lost money. When asked how many complaints have been filed, the DSI director said the number is still low. He noted that the agency must compile and submit findings to NACC, though final figures have not been tallied yet because victims may be aware that authority currently lies with the Central Investigation Police and NACC. DSI will coordinate reports and cooperate with relevant agencies, but this is not classified as a special case because it does not fall directly under the agency's jurisdiction.
When asked how to distinguish between intentional fraud and being deceived, the DSI director said investigators must trace the source and examine those with direct examination responsibilities. If someone without examination duties deceives test takers by falsely promising help, without knowing the perpetrator personally, that constitutes fraud.
