Police are expediting their review of evidence in a high-profile 40-million-baht bribery case allegedly linked to Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob.
The case involves an alleged attempt to delay crackdowns on call centre scams, online fraud and illegal gambling operations. Investigators expect to forward their findings to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) within 30 days.
Investigators have completed taking Mr Chaichanok’s statement, which was consistent with earlier media reports, said Pol Col Manoon Kaewkam, chief of Subdivision 1 of the Crime Suppression Division (CSD).
“We must give our team time to do its work thoroughly before submitting the report to the NACC,” he said.
Earlier, Mr Chaichanok filed a formal complaint with the CSD after disclosing in parliament that someone had offered him 40 million baht to slow down the ministry’s crackdown efforts.
The bribe aimed to secure protection for transnational scam and gambling networks operating from nearby countries, he said. He was reportedly questioned for over six hours.