Police Summon Two High-Ranking Officials in Local Govt Exam Cheating Scandal
Police have summoned two high-ranking officials and charged 157 people in a corruption scandal involving rigged local government recruitment exams. Investigators discovered suspects altering exam scores at a residence in Nonthaburi's Bang Y
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has issued summons for two high-ranking officials and charged 157 people in a widespread corruption case involving fraudulent selection exams for local government personnel. On July 25, investigators from the Crime Suppression Division petitioned the criminal court for arrest warrants against two senior suspects, but the court granted summons instead of arrest warrants, citing their high official positions, fixed addresses, and the secondary nature of the evidence. Additionally, investigators will summon 11 other suspects—nine civil servants and two private employees—discovered on July 27 while altering exam scores at a residence in Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi. These suspects will be summoned to acknowledge charges on July 31. All accused face charges including bribery and corruption, document destruction and falsification under the Criminal Code Article 188, and computer crimes related to unauthorized data system access.
