Investigators from the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission collect evidence at the Khon Kaen Protection for the Destitute offices on Wednesday after a complaint about alleged embezzlement of taxpayer funds intended for poor people. (Photo by Jakkrapan Nathanri)The director and a senior staff member of a welfare centre in Khon Kaen face dismissal after a probe found them guilty of misconduct linked to alleged state fund embezzlement. Napa Setthakorn, director-general of the Department of Social Development and Welfare, said a disciplinary probe at the Khon Kaen centre found its director and one officer guilty of serious misconduct. Two other centre officers were found guilty of less-severe misconduct, she said, adding that an in-depth investigation is being carried out before disciplinary action is taken. As a result, the group lodged a complaint with the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission Area 4 in Khon Kaen in October, she said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 24, 2018 23:15 UTC