Suksomruay probes 60M village fund embezzlement in Doi Lo

Matichon•Politics•8m ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Suksomruay Wantanikul has ordered an investigation into the embezzlement of village funds in Doi Lo District, Chiang Mai Province.

•Minister Suksomruay Wantanikul revealed findings regarding the misappropriation of village funds in Doi Lo District, Chiang Mai.
•Preliminary data shows funds were used for unauthorized purposes, including lending to others for interest and unofficial money circulation.
•The National Village and Urban Community Fund Office is coordinating with police and prosecutors to trace financial paths.

•On July 19, Suksomruay Wantanikul revealed the results of a fact-finding mission by the National Village and Urban Community Fund Office, Region 1.
•Embezzlement occurred within village funds in Doi Lo District, Chiang Mai Province.
•Individuals took money from several village funds to lend out for interest and rotate it through unofficial systems.
•The misappropriation of funds caused widespread damage to the members of the village funds.
•Victims have filed complaints with inquiry officers, and police are pursuing the suspects for legal action.
•The National Village and Urban Community Fund Office is integrating work with police and prosecutors to investigate financial trails.
•Suksomruay Wantanikul stated that those involved in corruption will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law without exception.
•The National Village and Urban Community Fund Office affirms its commitment to transparency, fairness, and protecting the interests of village fund members.

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Suksomruay Wantanikul(สุขสมรวย วันทนีกุล)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office.

National Village and Urban Community Fund Office(สำนักงานกองทุนหมู่บ้านและชุมชนเมืองแห่งชาติ)

The organization investigating the fund embezzlement and coordinating with legal authorities.

Doi Lo District(อำเภอดอยหล่อ)ℹ️

The area in Chiang Mai Province where the village fund embezzlement occurred.

Chiang Mai Province(จังหวัดเชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The province where Doi Lo District is located.