Yongyuth arraigned in Alpine Golf Course case
Former Pheu Thai Party leader Yongyut Wichaidith was Wednesday arraigned in the Corruption Court for allegedly abusing authority in Alpine Golf Course land case.
Yongyut pledged innocence after he was charged in the new Corruption Court.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission voted 6 to 3 in June 2002 to pursue the charge against Yongyuth.
Yongyuth was accused of abusing his authority as acting permanent secretary for Interior Ministry in 2001 to help the Alpine Golf Course, then owned by late politician Snoh Thienthong, buy a 732-rai of land from Wat Thammathikaram in Pathum Thani.
The NACC accused Yongyuth of unlawfully rescinding the Land Department chief’s order that prohibited the transfer of land from the temple to the golf course.
The Supreme Court set December 13 for the public prosecutor and Yongyuth to provide lists of evidences and witnesses for the court to consider.
Yongyuth was released on bail by placing assets worth Bt200,000 as a guarantee. He was prohibited from leaving the kingdom.
