Chiang Mai, Thailand — May 15, 2026
The Ministry of Interior, in coordination with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), DOPA N.I.C.E., the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), announced the arrest of the Hod District Deputy Chief (formerly serving in Chiang Dao District) and associates for their role in an alleged high-level corruption scheme.
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Authorities revealed that the official had unlawfully facilitated the issuance of a Thai identification card to Mingchen Sun, a Chinese national wanted in connection with serious charges involving war weapons and explosives. The fraudulent documents were allegedly designed to help Sun reside and conduct business in Thailand under false legal status.
Investigators uncovered evidence of fake household registrations in Chiang Dao District, which were used to support the issuance of non-citizen ID cards. The probe further linked the case to a broader network involving ethnic identity fraud and uncovered hundreds of additional illegal ID registrations.
Legal proceedings are now underway, with charges filed under:
- Section 157 of the Criminal Code (misconduct in office)
- Civil Registration Act violations
- Computer Crime Act violations
Officials confirmed that the investigation will expand to pursue all individuals connected to the scheme, signaling a wider crackdown on systemic corruption within Thailand’s registration system.
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