BAAC opened the tactic of “Chanthaboon”, searched for 9 spots, arrested the Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization-Phra Khru Lad, along with those who participated in corruption to support Phutthamonthon. expedite additional inspection
At 6:00 a.m. on October 19, 2021, Pol Lt. Gen. Jirapob Phuridet, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, ordered Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew, commander-in-chief of the Anti-Corruption Commission, to lead the More than 100 police officers under the Royal Thai Police and officials of the Office of Anti-Corruption in the Government Sector (PACC) launched Operation “Chantaboon” to bring search warrants to the Criminal Court for corruption and misconduct cases in the region. 2
Searched 9 targets in the area of Chanthaburi Province and invited those involved in corruption to support the Phutthamonthon Foundation, Chanthaburi Province. to report the allegations under the offenses of section 157 neglecting or performing duties unlawfully or dishonestly and section 151, whoever is an official have a duty to buy, make, manage or maintain any property; fraudulent use of power in the position; which damages the state
News reports say Conducting this search Officers found the perpetrators and invited them to report all four of the charges: Mr Thanaphon Kitkan, Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization President, Phuwanat Bamrungphan, former director of the Planning Division, and Phra Kru Suthitarakapirak. or Phrakhru Lad Natdanai Abbot of Wat Suthiwaree Primate of Soi Dao District and Director of Phutthamonthon Foundation, Chanthaburi Province and Mr. Ket Siam Ruamdee, Siam Chang Burapha Partnership Along with the seizure of valuable assets, many other documents
BAAC opened the tactic of “Chanthaboon”, searched for 9 spots, arrested the Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization-Phra Khru Lad, along with those who participated in corruption to support Phutthamonthon.
However, the main target of this raid Located at house number 45 and house number 8/2, Tessaban Sai 3 Road, Tha Mai Subdistrict, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province, Mr. Thanapon’s residence. As soon as the officer arrived Therefore, a search warrant was presented to check and found Mr Thanapon was resting in the house. therefore invited to report the allegations to Muang Chanthaburi Police Station
The second point is the search of Phra Khru Lad Natdanai’s cubicle, located inside Wat Suthiwaree, Phraya Trang Road, Tha Chang Subdistrict, Mueang Chanthaburi District. Meet Phrakhru Sutthakaphirak within the aforementioned therefore show the warrant and explain the law to be understood before being invited to acknowledge the allegations
for this operation As a result of early 2021, the AC received a complaint to investigate the corruption of the budget to support the Phutthamonthon Foundation, Chanthaburi Province. received from the Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization Since the foundation of the foundation in 2009 to the present. Therefore, there is an investigation and interrogation of witnesses.
before finding any irregularities in the budget Annual support 2011-2012 in the construction of the Foundation’s office building project found that the figure of money used in the construction of the building does not match the budget disbursed therefore investigating further clues and evidence until found the connection of the group of people involved in the offense Most of them are high-ranking civil servants. including senior monks with positions in the Foundation
The aforementioned corruption started with Mr. Thanaphon as the president of the Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization. Has approved budget subsidies for fiscal year 2011 and 2012 in the amount of 30 million baht to the Foundation. Then the Foundation hired a Partnership. Siam Chang Burapha For the construction of the foundation’s office building, only 12.7 million baht, remaining 17.26 million baht, which the foundation has to return to the Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization, but Mr. Thanaphon, who is still a director and secretary of the foundation It is responsible for controlling the activities of the Foundation. as well as reports on the Foundation’s activities according to the law returned, refused to return the remaining money back to the Provincial Administrative Organization of Chanthaburi
Later also gave Mr. Phuwanat Former Director of Planning and Budget Division, Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization and staff of Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization prepared documents for the Foundation by signing a construction contract with a wage of 30 million baht, which was a false document. with Phrakhru Sutthakaphirak with the position of being a director and assistant treasurer of the foundation with Mr. Ket Siam involved in wrongdoing
Then, the false contract made in this edition was then attached to the report on the results of the operation to the Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization. to disguise corruption From the investigation, it was also found that the Foundation has not yet reported the operating data regarding the annual general meeting as well.
for Phutthamonthon in Chanthaburi Province Located in the area of Moo 8, Bang Kacha Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chanthaburi Province, was established in 2009. Currently, there are many buildings for practicing meditation. From the examination of the budget received from the Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization From the date of establishment in 2009 to 2013, just 5 years, found to receive support of 106 million baht.
After this, the official will have a detailed examination of the budget from the past to the present in detail to verify that In addition to the project, is there any corruption in other projects?
