Bangkok: "NACC Chairman" shakes his head, denies politics involved in the case of 44 former Move Forward MPs, states the time frame of the investigation is unclear, reiterates giving the accused a full opportunity to explain.
Mr. Suchart Trakulkasemsuk, Chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), said about the progress of the case of 44 former MPs of the Move Forward Party that it is currently in the process of requesting witnesses to testify and giving the accused an opportunity to clarify the accusations by submitting evidence. When this process is complete, the case file will be submitted. As for the time frame for the investigation, it depends on the 44 MPs who have submitted a lot of evidence, including witnesses. Therefore, the NACC must investigate. If any evidence is not relevant, it will be discarded. However, he emphasized that we will give them an opportunity to clarify.
According to Thai News Agency, when asked again whether the evidence is still incomplete, Mr Suchart said that the evidence of the accuser is sufficient. All that remains is for the accused to do is to defend themselves.
When asked again if there was a deadline for the accused to submit their statements, Mr Suchart said that we have given them the opportunity to present all the evidence. As for whether the time frame is clear, it depends on each individual because all 44 people have requested different amounts of time.
When asked if politics were involved in this case, as there were rumors that the navy was trying to delay the case, Mr Suchart shook his head and said, 'I don't have any. I just do what I want.'