Anti-Graft Body Teams Up with Crime Suppression Division

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has officially appointed the Crime Suppression Division to join a special inquiry committee investigating corruption in civil service examinations for local government positions, a major scandal that has drawn widespread public attention across Thailand.

Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Natsak Chaowanasai stated that the NACC has handed over documents and preliminary evidence for police to pursue further investigations across multiple fronts. Investigators are actively processing the evidence provided and will report their operational results back to the NACC, while requesting adequate time for the task force to complete its work.

Regarding the timeline of the investigation, the CSD commissioner noted that clearer progress is anticipated between late August and early September 2026, particularly concerning intermediaries and masterminds operating behind the scenes of the exam rigging scheme.

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Previously, the NACC gathered sufficient evidence indicating that a former director-general of the Department of Local Administration and associates were involved in altering test scores and accepting bribes from applicants to secure passing grades, establishing strong grounds for legal prosecution.