NACC pushes for govt support tackling graft to boost investment
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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Monday floated a proposal that investigation of cases with great impact on the public should include top officials to make the cases more effective.
NACC chairman Pol General Watcharapol Prasarnkij, who pushed for the idea, said major cases that affected the public should be conducted by a team of relevant officials, not only NACC officials.
For instance, investigation into corruption cases on land or natural resources should include officials from the Royal Forestry Department, the Natural Resources Department and the Department of Special Investigation.
The NACC is also seeking approval from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resort to Article 44 that gives him special power to bring about speedy amendments to anti-graft laws.
The agency wants the law changed so that 800 newly-recruited officials who are undergoing training can take over investigation of some graft cases in order to expedite prosecution of corrupt individuals.
