Beyond Score Revocation: 5,925 Local Exam Cases Referred for Criminal Probe
The Ministry of Interior refers 5,925 local exam score manipulation cases to five specialized agencies for criminal and financial investigations.
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- The Department of Local Administration referred 5,925 score tampering cases to 5 agencies.
- Aiming to pursue criminal charges and thorough investigations against corruption.
- Includes financial trail inspections by anti-money laundering authorities.
- Stresses justice for honest applicants while cracking down on wrongdoers.
On August 14, 2026, the Department of Local Administration escalated its crackdown on local government examination fraud by officially transferring the names and data of 5,925 individuals linked to score manipulation. The files were handed over to five partnering agencies under a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate and pursue legal actions within their respective jurisdictions.
The five designated agencies receiving the data comprise the National Anti-Corruption Commission, the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, the Anti-Corruption Division of the Royal Thai Police, and the Department of Special Investigation. Each agency will analyze the intelligence regarding corruption, criminal offenses, and financial pathways based on their legal authority.
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Mr. Vorasit Liengprasert, Deputy Minister of Interior, stated that this operation marks a critical step in resolving local exam fraud. He emphasized that the Ministry’s objective goes beyond merely adjusting test scores or administrative processes, aiming instead to bring all factual evidence into the legal justice system.
"This issue must be clearly separated. Honest individuals must receive justice, while corruption must be investigated according to the law. We will not let the matter end simply with score correction."
Mr. Vorasit Liengprasert
Collaborating across multiple specialized agencies simultaneously highlights a crucial strategy in tackling institutional corruption. Since exam fraud often intersects with financial networks or organized misconduct, involving specialized bodies like the Anti-Money Laundering Office and the Department of Special Investigation ensures a comprehensive examination that internal disciplinary measures alone cannot achieve.
Mr. Vorasit reiterated that this data transfer complies with inter-agency cooperation frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability. The Ministry of Interior stands ready to provide full data support to the responsible entities, leaving subsequent legal proceedings to the mandate of each respective agency.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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