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PM denies 'weaponising' DSI
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has denied allegations that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is being used to discredit the main opposition People's Party (PP) following an investigation into list-MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu over alleged links to a forex scam.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has denied allegations that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is being used to discredit the main opposition People's Party (PP) following an investigation into list-MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu
- Speaking at Government House on Monday, Mr Anutin dismissed claims that the probe was politically motivated, insisting he has no intention of weaponising the agency.
- If I were trying to politically harass people, many others would have already been targeted
- I have never thought of doing such things,"
Summary
Speaking at Government House on Monday, Mr Anutin dismissed claims that the probe was politically motivated, insisting he has no intention of weaponising the agency.
"If I were trying to politically harass people, many others would have already been targeted. I have never thought of doing such things," he said.