Bangkok: DSI Director-General Pol. Lt. Col. Yuthana Praedam has announced a significant development in the ongoing investigation of a secret society and money laundering case, involving alleged collusion with the 67th Senate. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has scheduled the first batch of witness interrogations for July 1st, targeting seven individuals linked to the case.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Col. Yuthana, who leads the investigation team, outlined that the individuals summoned are connected to money laundering offenses involving senators, triad members, and supporters. The investigation focuses on the financial activities of individuals or groups involved in acquiring Senate positions. Evidence is being gathered, including bank statements, to trace financial connections across the North, Northeast, and South provinces. It is alleged that money was transferred from political party affiliates to organizers of the election, potentially influencing voter behavior.
When questioned about the roles of the seven witnesses, Pol. Lt. Col. Yuthana clarified that they were involved both as money transferors and recipients. Although the amounts in question are relatively small, they are significant due to their timing, coinciding with election activities. The investigation aims to uncover whether these transactions were intended to influence Senate member selections at district, provincial, and national levels. Further summonses are anticipated as the investigation progresses, with the current seven witnesses representing only an initial step in the probe.