Govt to name politicians linked to scams, gamblingListen to this articleThe government will soon name politicians suspected of links to "grey capital" after investigations identified about 10 former MPs and election candidates allegedly connected to scam networks and online gambling operations, Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob said yesterday. Mr Chaichanok said the justice minister would provide further updates once evidence has been fully verified, while stressing that authorities already have solid evidence, including financial transaction trails. He said those under scrutiny include current election candidates as well as former MPs, and that they come from more than one political party, adding that the list could grow as investigations expand. Asked whether the probe could affect the election atmosphere, Mr Chaichanok said legal action would be taken based on evidence, regardless of the upcoming election. Sawaeng Boonmee, secretary-general of the Election Commission, said election candidates arrested for gambling or scam links would remain eligible if they are released before polling day on Feb 8.

Source: Bangkok Post January 10, 2026 00:31 UTC