DSI probes officials in exam fraud, denies politician links

MGR Online•Politics•5d ago

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The Department of Special Investigation has established a committee to investigate its own officials over alleged involvement in local exam fraud.

•The DSI is investigating officials in Si Sa Ket province for potential involvement in exam fraud.
•DSI Director-General Yuthana Praedam states there is currently insufficient evidence to link three politicians to the case.
•The NACC Committee requested data from the Royal Thai Police regarding nationwide fraud reports within 15 days.
•The NACC Committee suggested that Rangsiman Rome be invited to provide detailed information to the DSI and NACC.

•On August 21, 2026, Asapol SarnTraiphop met with the Department of Special Investigation to discuss cooperation on corruption prevention.
•The Department of Special Investigation established a committee to investigate officials and related persons accused of corruption in Si Sa Ket.
•The investigation involves local exam fraud and nominee issues which are identified as threats to national security, economy, and society.
•The NACC Committee requested the Royal Thai Police provide data within 15 days on cases where victims paid money but failed exams and filed fraud charges.
•Director-General Yuthana Praedam of the Department of Special Investigation stated that allegations against three politicians are currently only news and lack sufficient weight.
•Asapol SarnTraiphop noted that those who paid brokers without official authority in exam organization may be considered victims based on Supreme Court precedents.
•The Department of Special Investigation and the NACC are proposed to invite Rangsiman Rome to provide in-depth information regarding potential interference in university exams.

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Department of Special Investigation(ดีเอสไอ)ℹ️

An agency investigating local exam fraud and nominees, and probing its own officials in Si Sa Ket.

NACC Committee(กมธ.ป.ป.ช.)

The Committee on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption and Misconduct.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party of Asapol SarnTraiphop.

Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The agency requested by the NACC Committee to provide data on nationwide fraud reports.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of Rangsiman Rome.

House of Representatives Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights(คณะกรรมาธิการการกฎหมาย การยุติธรรมและสิทธิมนุษยชน สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)

The committee chaired by Rangsiman Rome.

NACC(ป.ป.ช.)

The National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Asapol SarnTraiphop(อาสพลธ์ สรรณ์ไตรภพ)

Member of Parliament for Si Sa Ket from the Bhumjaithai Party and Chairman of the NACC Committee.

Yuthana Praedam(พ.ต.ต.ยุทธนา แพรดำ)

Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation.

Rangsiman Rome(รังสิมันต์ โรม)ℹ️

List MP from the People's Party and Chairman of the Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights.

Si Sa Ket Province(จ.ศรีสะเกษ)ℹ️

The location where 19 fraud cases are being investigated and DSI officials are accused of corruption.

Khon Kaen(ขอนแก่น)ℹ️

A province where a committee member reported similar exam fraud cases.