NACC denies Chavarat let off in probeThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Friday defended its handling of a probe into a scandal over a computer leasing project worth 3.49 billion baht, saying its ruling was based on evidence alone. The probe focused on former interior minister Chavarat Charnvirakul and former interior permanent secretary Manit Wattanasen, who were accused of corruption in the computer leasing project under the Abhisit Vejjajiva-led government in 2009-2010. Mr Worawit said the investigation found no evidence to prove that Mr Chavarat and Mr Manit were involved in irregularities. He said four officials who worked on the bidding committee had acted without authority in ordering the technical committee to test the equipment. The other five officials on the project's technical committee had failed to comply with the ToR, he added.

Source: Bangkok Post February 14, 2020 22:52 UTC