Buddhism office ex-chief could not explain ownership of property worth over half a billion: NACC

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Buddhism office ex-chief could not explain ownership of property worth over half a billion: NACC

 

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)’s secretary-general, Worawit Sukboon, revealed on Wednesday (January 15) that Nopparat Benjawatananun was investigated by the NACC after he was a suspect in corruption cases during 2014 to 2015, when he was the office director.

 

The NACC investigations showed the former director and his wife were wealthy unusually, he said. They possessed investment units, lands, buildings, vehicles and life insurance policies, which were not matched by their earnings, he added.

 

Also, the NACC found that Nopparat and his wife, as well as six other close persons, possessed deposits and numerous assets, when Nopparat was the office director from October 1, 2010, to September 30, 2014.

 

The NACC informed the eight people of the allegations and asked them to identify the source of their earnings. However, the persons could explain how they were worth so much, he said. The total value of their properties has been estimated at Bt575.170 million.

 

The former director possessed wealth in his own name worth Bt98.659 million of value -- Bt71.974 in deposits, Bt12.580 million in investment funds, and Bt14.105 million in insurance policies.

 

His wife possessed properties worth Bt196.039 million -- Bt122.921 in deposits, Bt6.815 million in investment funds, Bt760,000 in land, Bt3.809 million vehicles, and Bt61.733 million insurance policies.

 

The NACC has sent the case to the Office of the Attorney-General for prosecution in the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30380595

 

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[bluesofa]

It was all given to them to look after by a wealthy friend who has since died.

Next.

 

[johng]

19 minutes ago, webfact said:

the NACC found that Nopparat and his wife, as well as six other close persons,

What a pity they couldn't hide behind article 44 and just order "no more questions about this matter"

[soalbundy]

It's a miracle

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

This place is just a never ending laugh riot....  Will wonders never cease!!!!

 

[ChipButty]

To right he cant explain, it just happened one day

[sammieuk1]

He won it on the horses and he is not on the NACC ignore list ????

[worgeordie]

No mention of any assets been frozen, until they go to court and are found guilty. 

plenty time to move them and themselves from Thailand.

In 4 years they amassed 500 Million Baht !

regards worgeordie

 

 

[smedly]

he owns a money tree - called "The Thai people"

 

Time for Thailaind to get very serious with these criminals - death penalty sounds about right

[johng]

9 minutes ago, smedly said:

death penalty sounds about right

That includes "democratic soldiers" too .... right  ?

[d2b2]

Is it possible nothing will happen? Will it be added to the huge pile already swept under the rug?

[smedly]

55 minutes ago, johng said:

That includes "democratic soldiers" too .... right  ?

what do "you" think ?

 

 

I was very clear in my post - I didn't have any exclusions …………………...right ?

[johng]

1 hour ago, smedly said:

what do "you" think ?

I dont think there should be a death penalty for these types of crimes "its only money"

Staging a milatary coup, overthowing an elected government then holding a rigged election to install oneself as "legitimate"

maybe more worthy.

[BobbyL]

Incredible. If he can make that much I wonder what the big boys are siphoning off the people. 

[HOAX]

It's the amulet, guys, the amulet!

 

They stop bullets shot by your gig's husband, you become immune to death during car crashes if you honk your horn and close your eyes once in a while, and occasionally adds a few digits to your bank accounts if you tell people to look the other way.

 

฿10million amulets are totally worth the investment ????

[Artisi]

And the beat goes on, and on, and on..... 

[anchadian]

Benjawatananun and his relatives are currently checking the travel brochures for holidays abroad.

 

[RichardColeman]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

They possessed investment units, lands, buildings, vehicles and life insurance policies, which were not matched by their earnings, he added.

If that gets rolled out, the elite will be well and truly up the creek

[inThailand]

Where can I get an orange robe and start fleecing the public?

[Emdog]

All that loot served as "Meditation aid". The root of suffering is attachment & this helped them focus on having so much yet not attached. No one said the path to nirvana was easy

[legend49]

17 hours ago, bluesofa said:

It was all given to them to look after by a wealthy friend who has since died.

Next.

 

I will WATCH this case with interest.

[TheFishman1]

Corruption is Thailand TIT

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

The NACC has sent the case to the Office of the Attorney-General for prosecution in the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases.

Where it will all be forgotten about.

[30la]

In the end what is the difference between the religions of this world ??? ONLY THE NAME!
They all make a lot of money and they don't give a damn about starving poor devils!
God, Buddha, Allah or as it is called, exists only for them because they created it according to their desire!

[KhunKenAP]

When will the report on General Prayut be released?????

 

Answer: Never!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mickey rat]

Buddhism in Thailand is special. ????

[ThaiFelix]

3 hours ago, 30la said:

In the end what is the difference between the religions of this world ??? ONLY THE NAME!
They all make a lot of money and they don't give a damn about starving poor devils!
God, Buddha, Allah or as it is called, exists only for them because they created it according to their desire!

Their mistake is they didnt convert to Catholicism where they would have been able to confess on a Saturday, say 5 hail mary's on Sunday, and then back to business in Monday all forgiven.

[DaRoadrunner]

 

Buddhism in Thailand is special. ????

Yeah, he got it all from temple donations. No doubt the abbot of each temple got a cut. This could blow the lid off the entire hierarchy.

[SunsetT]

5 hours ago, Emdog said:

All that loot served as "Meditation aid". The root of suffering is attachment & this helped them focus on having so much yet not attached. No one said the path to nirvana was easy

The Tantrics had a similar explanation about sex and for having prostitutes in Indian temples.

[SunsetT]

I thought years ago that all the money donated at Thai Wats and Shrines by the millions of suckers thinking that they are making merit must somehow be channeled 'out the back door' and back into Thai society; probably lining the pockets of the families of the 'monkery' elite. I had no idea that they actually have an office to facilitate it.....555..........????????????.