NACC Sondhi is arresting Mayor of Bang Kaeo Solicit bribes from entrepreneurs in exchange for signed contracts Seized over 1.5 million baht in cash

Mr. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, Secretary-General of the NACC, Mr. Sornchai Chuwichian, Assistant Secretary-General of the NACC, Ms. Chadarat Anakon, Assistant Secretary-General of the NACC Region 1, Mr. Phisit Pattanakijjamroon, Director of the Bureau of Investigation and Special Affairs, Mr. Pairoj Niyomdecha, Director of the Investigation and Operations Group News 2, and officials Bureau of Investigation and Special Affairs Together with the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Division (NACC) and the NACC Office Conducted an investigation and arrested Mr. Natthaphong Taengsuwan, Mayor of Bang Kaeo City. Samut Prakan Province The offense is an official demanding, receiving, or agreeing to receive property. or any other benefits for oneself or others illegally To act or not act in any way In the position, whether it is right or wrong, due to the duties and status of an official, the performance or omission of the performance of duty is wrongful in order to cause damage to anyone. or acting or refraining from performing duties dishonestly From the case where there is a circumstance of requesting benefits from the injured person who is a contract with Bang Kaeo Municipality.

From investigating the circumstances of claiming benefits from government officials. Under the jurisdiction of Bang Kaeo Municipality, information was found that Mr. Natthaphong Taengsuwan or "Mr. Ple", Mayor of Bang Kaeo City. Received money from the contractor of Bang Kaeo Municipality. which is the winner of the bid In the project to procure 3 LED publicity signs, the contract amount is 13,359,000 baht by requesting money from the victims in the amount of 3,121,261 baht and making an appointment for the victims to bring the money. came to give half of it today (Sept. 21) in the amount of 1,560,650 baht, claiming that it would be used as compensation for officials in Bang Kaeo Municipality. NACC officials therefore joined with police officers. NACC and NACC officials. Expand investigation and gather evidence. Until convincing evidence was found at the beginning that Mr. Natthaphong Taengsuwan, Mayor of Bang Kaeo City There is a circumstance of claiming benefits from the actual victim. Therefore, a plan was made and the arrest was made successfully. And evidence was found in cash that the victim gave, amounting to 1,560,650 baht, in the Apple loft shopping center parking area, located at Village No. 5, Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. So he was taken along with the seized items and sent to him. Investigators from the Narcotics Control Board to report the charges. And officials also searched to expand the results at another 4 locations, including Mr. Natthaphong's private office. Inside the Apple loft shopping center, the residences of Mr. Natthaphong and his spouse, 2 houses, and an office within Bang Kaeo Municipality. to investigate and collect additional evidence and will send the investigation file to the NACC to proceed with its duties and powers. Thai news agency 650 baht at the Apple loft shopping center parking area, located at Village No. 5, Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. So he was taken along with the seized items and sent to him. Investigators from the Narcotics Control Board to report the charges. And officials also searched to expand the results at another 4 locations, including Mr. Natthaphong's private office. Inside the Apple loft shopping center, the residences of Mr. Natthaphong and his spouse, 2 houses, and an office within Bang Kaeo Municipality. to investigate and collect additional evidence and will send the investigation file to the NACC to proceed with its duties and powers. Thai news agency 650 baht at the Apple loft shopping center parking area, located at Village No. 5, Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. So he was taken along with the seized items and sent to him. Investigators from the Narcotics Control Board to report the charges. And officials also searched to expand the results at another 4 locations, including Mr. Natthaphong's private office. Inside the Apple loft shopping center, the residences of Mr. Natthaphong and his spouse, 2 houses, and an office within Bang Kaeo Municipality. to investigate and collect additional evidence and will send the investigation file to the NACC to proceed with its duties and powers. Thai news agency to report the allegation And officials also searched to expand the results at another 4 locations, including Mr. Natthaphong's private office. Inside the Apple loft shopping center, the residences of Mr. Natthaphong and his spouse, 2 houses, and an office within Bang Kaeo Municipality. to investigate and collect additional evidence and will send the investigation file to the NACC to proceed with its duties and powers. Thai news agency to report the allegation And officials also searched to expand the results at another 4 locations, including Mr. Natthaphong's private office. Inside the Apple loft shopping center, the residences of Mr. Natthaphong and his spouse, 2 houses, and an office within Bang Kaeo Municipality. to investigate and collect additional evidence and will send the investigation file to the NACC to proceed with its duties and powers.

Source: Thai News Agency