NACC orders action against PTTEP sub-region for accepting a 10 million baht bribe from Rolls-Royce to purchase mining equipment in the Arthit project.
On April 24 Niwatchai Kasemongkol The Secretary General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), as a spokesperson for the NACC, announced that the NACC has decided on the basis of wrongdoing in an important case related to corruption, the commission of a crime in the performance of the duty of a committee case The entire NACC is a body investigate. In a case where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Mr. Chitphong Kwangsuksathit Director of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited or “PTTEP” as chairman of the ad hoc sub-committee with those facilitating Rolls-Royce Energy Systems Company It has the right to enter into a contract with PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited to purchase Feed Gas Turbine Compressor equipment for the central production platform of Project PTT (Project PTT Arthit).
Mr. This case follows an investigation by the US Department of Justice into bribe payments made by Rolls-Royce (UK) and its subsidiaries. to government officials in many countries And in the Deferred Prosecution Agreement between the United States and Rolls-Royce Company (United Kingdom), facts appeared regarding the implementation of the Athit Project by PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited hiring an intermediary from the Rolls-Royce Energy Systems Company. and part of the commission paid to intermediaries It was used as a bribe to officers of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited in order to be eligible to enter into a contract for the project in question, therefore the NACC raised reasonable grounds for taking action investigate By giving to the committee The whole NACC is an investigative body.
The facts from the investigation revealed that PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited built a production platform in the middle of the Arthit Project between 2004 and 2008. Located in the Gulf of Thailand Off the coast of Songkhla Province and provided with a Feed Gas Turbine Compressor (air compressor driven by a turbine engine that uses gas as fuel). to be used when feeding gas from the source to the production process) in the amount of 2 machines, the budget amount of 27,000,000 US dollars (about 1,000,000,000 baht) by the Board of Directors of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited decided assigning the sub-committee The ad hoc committee consists of Mr Chitphong Kwangsuksathit, Mr Chulasingh Wasantasingh and Mr. Anucha Sihanatkathakul, has the authority to approve.
which is in the procurement process Phaophadet Worabutr, Mr While serving as Deputy General Manager of Offshore Areas (TOA), he expedited the process of issuing letters of invitation to bidding companies, including Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, prior to approval by the Procurement Committee of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited. In addition, when considering and approving the order of the ad hoc sub-committee. Chitphong Kwangsuksathit, Mr. Chulasingh Wasantasingh and Mr. Anucha Sihanatkathakul As a sub-committee It was decided to approve the order in principle. with comments Prepare cost comparison figures to determine which bidder is the best and most beneficial bidder for PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited Proposal to the meeting to be considered again.
but Marut Maruekhathat The President and Secretary of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited rushed to report to the Board of Directors meeting that the ad hoc sub-committee had unanimously approved the purchase of a Feed Gas Turbine Compressor from Rolls-Royce Energy System, although only in principle the the ad hoc sub-committee decided to approve the order. And no action was taken on the opinion of the ad hoc sub-committee, even though they were important issues.
Including Chitphong Mr. Kwangsuksathit, Mr. Chulasingh Wasantasingh and Mr. Anucha Sihanathakathakul, who was part of the ad hoc sub-committee and who was present at the Board of Directors meeting. He did not argue or explain the details of the ad hoc sub-committee’s decision in any way. The aim of the situation is therefore to prevent fair price competition. To facilitate Rolls-Royce Energy System Company, which has the right to enter into a contract with PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited to order 2 Feed Gas Turbine Compressors, the total procurement value of 24,663,303 US dollars (about 900,000,000 baht) .
by Phaophadet Worabutr, Mr Receive benefits from Rolls-Royce Energy System Company, which pays commission to the bank account of Quantummech (Thailand) Company Limited in Singapore. and later transferred to a close person of Mr. Phaophadet Worabutr, a total of 300,543 US dollars (about 10,000,000 baht), which is to receive assets that were not legally appropriate. To yourself or others Caused damage to PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited.
The NACC considered and decided as follows:
1. The operations of Mr. Chitphong Kwangsuksathit, Mr. Anucha Sihanathakathakul and Mr. Marut Maruekatat criminal charges. According to the Act on Crimes of Employees in Government Organizations or Agencies, BE 2502, Section 8 and Section 11, and the Act on Crimes Regarding Requests to Government Agencies, BE 2542, Section 12 and the actions of Mr lands.
2. The actions of Mr. Paophadet Worabutr criminal grounds. According to the Act on Crimes by Employees in Government Institutions or Agencies, BE Act, BE 2542, Section 5(1) and (2), together with Section 60 and the Organic Act on Prevention and Prevention of Corruption, BE Act on Prevention and Prevention of Corruption 2018, Section 128 together with Section 169) and has serious disciplinary grounds.
3. The actions of the other accused From the investigation, there were no facts and evidence that could be heard to show that the alleged crime had been committed. The accusation is baseless. Drop the charge.
for Chulasingh Wasantasingh Mr has reached death The right to bring criminal proceedings will be suspended. Therefore, the case was dismissed from the registry and a report and investigation report were submitted. documentary evidence electronic copy and the decision will be sent to the Attorney General Prosecution of criminal cases and submission of reports and investigation documents documentary evidence and decision to the commander to take disciplinary action According to the said crime According to the Organic Law on Prevention and Deterrence Corruption 2018, Section 91(1)(2) and Section 98, as the case may be.
In this regard, inform the Attorney General to ask the court that has jurisdiction to consider and adjudicate the case. Seizure of bribery assets totaling USD 300,543 in accordance with the Organic Act on Prevention and Prevention of Corruption BE 2018, Section 83 and Section 84 in conjunction with Section 93.
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