ECT Releases 77 Names in Senate Rigging Case: Key Figures Implicated
The Election Commission released 77 names linked to the 2026 Senate election rigging case on Sept 14, filing petitions with the Supreme Court and criminal charges.
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- The Office of the ECT released 77 names in the Senate rigging case on Sept 14, 2026.
- Resolutions were passed to file petitions with the Supreme Court and pursue criminal charges.
- The list includes 26 incumbent senators holding office at the time of the accusation.
- Prominent figures and MPs from the Bhumjaithai Party are reportedly implicated in the scandal.
At 7:57 PM on September 14, 2026, the Office of the Election Commission, or ECT, officially released a total of 77 names of respondents implicated in the investigation dossier regarding the election of members of the Senate. The agency resolved to submit petitions to the Supreme Court alongside pursuing criminal proceedings against the accused individuals.
According to the ECT public relations press release numbered 446/2569 dated September 14, 2026, the details and categories of the respondents were systematically classified. The first group consists of incumbent senators holding office while being accused, totaling 26 individuals who face allegations ranging from charge number 3 to charges 4 through 7.
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Among the list of senator respondents are notable figures that have drawn significant public attention, including General Sawat Tasana, Pol. Lt. Gen. Boonchan Nuansai, Mr. Sek Julakasorn, Mr. Wiwat Rungkaew, and Mr. Suthep Sangwiset, forming part of the large batch against whom legal action has been initiated.
Beyond the senators, the document has sent shockwaves through the political landscape as reports indicate that prominent political figures such as Mr. Suphachai Jaismut and Mr. Alongkot Worakit, widely known as prominent senators, alongside members of the House of Representatives from the Bhumjaithai Party, are also listed among those accused in this election rigging scandal.
The ECT's decision to simultaneously file Supreme Court petitions and criminal charges in this 2026 Senate rigging case marks a critical milestone in investigating widespread electoral fraud allegations. The inclusion of senior politicians and MPs from a major political party escalates political tensions, making the Supreme Court's upcoming rulings a crucial focal point regarding the political futures of those accused.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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