Bangkok Post
Opposition MP called for questioning on forex case
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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has summoned People’s Party MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu for questioning about a high-profile foreign-exchange fraud case, while the politician insists he is ready to prove his innocence.
Key facts
- The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has summoned People’s Party MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu for questioning about a high-profile foreign-exchange fraud case, while the politician insists he is ready to prove his innocence.
- Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat said on Thursday that Mr Pawoot was among many people being called in for questioning
- The DSI has officially taken over the case based on the large scale of the operation, and its officials will need some time to prepare charges as they have to review as many as 70,000 financial transactions, according to Pol Lt Gen
- The investigation followed police raids on 24 locations in Bangkok and nearby provinces last week, with many people including a politician and a well-known entertainer suspected of being involved in investment and forex scams.
Summary
Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat said on Thursday that Mr Pawoot was among many people being called in for questioning. Mr Pawoot was ordered to meet investigators on July 2 but he can do so earlier if he is ready, the minister said.
The DSI has officially taken over the case based on the large scale of the operation, and its officials will need some time to prepare charges as they have to review as many as 70,000 financial transactions, according to Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon.