NACC informs allegations of “Big Pae” in the case of buying biometrics for 2.1 billion baht

The NACC filed an allegation. "Pol. Gen. Chakthip", former police chief, along with 3 police generals in the case of biometric purchases for 2.1 billion and still has a resolution to point out that "Itthipol Khunpluem" is wrong under Section 157. A famous condo license when he was the mayor of Pattaya City not legal

On July 25, 2023, reporters reported that At a large meeting of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on July 24, unanimously resolved to report the allegations against Pol.Lt.Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda when he was the National Police Commander (Police Commander) and those consisting of Pol.Lt.Gen. Bamrung (SorKhor.), Pol. Lt. Gen. Sompong Chingduang when he was the commander of the Immigration Office (Immigration Office) and Pol. Maj. Gen. Surapong Chaichan when he was deputy commander. Provincial Police Region 7 in the operation of the Biometric Procurement Project or identity verification by the Immigration Office, amount 2,100 million baht

In the case of such cases, during August 2021, the NACC's general meeting resolved to appoint a large committee to formally investigate this case. The allegation is summarized as an extension of the delivery period that is not in accordance with the regulations. Characteristics that are beneficial to the private parties to the contract By the contract for the purchase of biometrics project It is scheduled to deliver the equipment to the Royal Thai Police within 66 days, divided into 6 installments, due according to the contract on May 2, 2019, but the seller does not deliver the goods as specified in the contract. by the National Police Agency back to extend the time until June 30, 2019

The next step, the NACC will make a written statement of allegations against Pol. Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda, Pol. Gen. Sompong Chingduang, Pol. Lt. Gen. Tinnaphat Pumarin and Pol. and summoned all the accused to answer the allegations After that, the summary of the inquiry must be presented to the NACC's general meeting for further consideration and official grounds.

In addition, it was reported that the NACC had a resolution to point out the culprit, Mr. Itthipol Khunpluem, Minister of Culture. When he was the mayor of Pattaya City and those considering issuing a building construction permit (Form Aor. 1) No. 700/2551 dated 10 September 2008 to Bali Hai Co., Ltd. for the construction of a waterfront project. the The foothills of Pratumnak Hill, Pattaya City, Chonburi Province, are not legal. The NACC meeting found that Mr. Itthipol was guilty of an offense under Section 157 of the Criminal Code and had grounds to dismiss him from the position of Pattaya City Mayor. After this, the NACC will file a lawsuit to the Criminal Court for corruption and misconduct, Region 2. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency