DSI calls in officials to explain equipment deal
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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has summoned two former ministers from the Democrat-led government and two officials at the Education Ministry to give explanations as they are suspected of abuse of power in alleged bid rigging, a source at t
The DSI sent letters on Friday to former education minister Chinnaworn Boonyakiat, from the Democrat Party, and Narisara Chavaltanpipat, former deputy education minister from Puea Pandin Party, who oversaw the Office of Vocational Education Commission, and two government officials at the ministry.
It summoned them as they were directly involved in issuing policies related to a vocational equipment purchase project. They were asked to provide explanations and evidence by Thursday to prove their innocence, according to the source.
He said the Bt5.3-billion project was part of the Thai Khem Khaeng stimulus package, and an inspection indicated there was evidence showing abuse of power as some companies benefitted over others.
The Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (ONAC) has responsibility over the case, so the DSI will submit evidence to the ONAC for prosecution within 30 days. DSI chief Tarit Pengith will give a press conference tomorrow about inspection results on the case, according to the source.
