Worawisit Addresses Delayed NACC Corruption Filing
Deputy Interior Minister Worawisit Liangprasert clarified on Oct 9, 2026, that the NACC missed the detention deadline to file local exam corruption charges due to thousands of suspects.
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- Worawisit confirmed the NACC failed to file local exam corruption charges on time.
- The delay stems from tens of thousands of individuals linked to the massive case.
- He stressed that missing the deadline does not mean the legal case is closed.
On October 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Deputy Interior Minister Worawisit Liangprasert addressed the Department of Corrections' release of three suspects involved in a local government exam corruption scandal. The release occurred after the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) failed to submit formal charges before the legal detention period expired.
Worawisit stated that the Ministry of Interior had executed its duties to the fullest extent. However, legal frameworks strictly dictate the number of detention periods allowed. The primary obstacle in this specific case is the sheer volume of people involved—numbering between several thousand and ten thousand individuals—which requires the NACC to spend substantial time investigating and compiling robust evidence.
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The Deputy Interior Minister further emphasized to the public that failing to meet the filing deadline does not equate to the conclusion of the legal proceedings. Once the NACC finishes compiling all necessary evidence and proceeds with the indictment, the legal battle will resume its normal course. He added that he lacks specific details regarding the exact administrative hurdles that caused the delay.
The local government exam corruption scandal stands as one of the most complex administrative fraud cases in Thailand, involving vast networks of applicants and officials. The inherent tension between strict statutory detention limits and the massive volume of forensic and documentary evidence often places independent investigative bodies like the NACC under immense operational pressure to balance thoroughness with time constraints.
When reporters questioned whether the prolonged timeframe would complicate evidence collection, Worawisit replied that the inquiry should be directed to the NACC, as it holds sole authority over evidence gathering, noting that the ministry respects the independence of regulatory bodies. When asked about potential concerns regarding suspects fleeing abroad akin to past high-profile fugitives, Worawisit did not elaborate further on the matter.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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