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DSI summons key fuel probe suspect
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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has issued a summons to a key suspect in a major fuel adulteration investigation, ordering him to report and hear formal charges on June 8.
Key facts
- The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has issued a summons to a key suspect in a major fuel adulteration investigation, ordering him to report and hear formal charges on June 8.
- A DSI source said Surat Sukcharoenkraisri, the younger brother of businessman Somboon Sukcharoenkraisri, known as "Sei Tue Cosmo", has been ordered to appear before investigators over alleged involvement in illegal fuel blending and
- Mr Surat is scheduled to appear on June 8 to acknowledge the allegations.
- The DSI is also examining 166 maritime fuel transport documents from six domestic refineries that allegedly failed to meet regulatory requirements, including incomplete shipment records.
Summary
A DSI source said Surat Sukcharoenkraisri, the younger brother of businessman Somboon Sukcharoenkraisri, known as "Sei Tue Cosmo", has been ordered to appear before investigators over alleged involvement in illegal fuel blending and overpricing linked to Trillion Petroleum Trading Co Ltd in Ang Thong.
The summons follows an expanded investigation into suspected manipulation of fuel quality and pricing within the wider supply chain after earlier charges were filed against the company and one of its registered directors. Mr Surat is scheduled to appear on June 8 to acknowledge the allegations.