Bangkok: Concerns are growing over the integrity of the fact-finding investigation into the Di-Icon case, as Prasertpong Sornnuwat, a member of the Consumer Protection Committee, voices fears that the investigation will not yield accurate results. The case, which has been stagnant for over two years, has raised questions about the potential influence of involved parties and the possibility of evidence tampering.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Prasertpong Sornnuwat, who also serves as an MP for the Prachachon Party, highlighted the recent developments following a committee meeting. He noted that an order from the Prime Minister’s Office was issued on October 16 to establish a fact-finding committee concerning a complaint against The Icon Group Company. This development has prompted Mr. Prasertpong to address concerns with Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Chantarawongthong and Ms. Jiraporn Sindhuphrai, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, who supervises the Office of the Consumer Protection Board
(OCPB). There are fears that the investigation may be compromised due to potential interference by personnel within the OCPB.
Mr. Prasertpong expressed apprehension about the lack of action taken to transfer officials responsible for handling information related to The Icon Group’s registration. He questioned whether evidence could be tampered with or transferred, potentially compromising the investigation’s integrity. Furthermore, he raised concerns about the possibility of factual distortion or assistance to the perpetrators if the case were transferred to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
Reflecting on his past experiences, Mr. Prasertpong mentioned that he had filed a disciplinary complaint against a director-level civil servant to the DSI Director-General more than two years ago, with no reported outcomes. Given the lack of progress on smaller cases, he expressed doubts about the accuracy and truthfulness of the information in the high-profile Di-Icon case.