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Ex-PTTEP executive in Rolls-Royce bribery case found in Indonesia
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A former senior executive of PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) wanted under an Interpol Red Notice in connection with a high-profile bribery case was arrested in Indonesia and is being returned to Thailand, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)
Key facts
- A former senior executive of PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) wanted under an Interpol Red Notice in connection with a high-profile bribery case was arrested in Indonesia and is being returned to Thailand, according to the
- Phaophadet Worabut, a former PTTEP executive, was expected to arrive on Thursday night following his arrest in Indonesia, said Nittiphan Prachuabmoh, secretary-general of the NACC.
- Mr Phaophadet was also accused of accepting bribes through an intermediary company totalling US$300,543, or more than 10 million baht at the time.
- The offences were said to have taken place between 2003 and 2013.
- The case began with a US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into Thailand's private sector in 2016, before the NACC took up the probe and uncovered evidence linking the bribery scheme to Thai state officials.
- The NACC subsequently found Mr Phaophadet guilty of misconduct in 2024
Summary
Phaophadet Worabut, a former PTTEP executive, was expected to arrive on Thursday night following his arrest in Indonesia, said Nittiphan Prachuabmoh, secretary-general of the NACC.
The NACC had joined hands with Interpol and international anti-corruption agencies to achieve the arrest.