Anti-Corruption Police Arrest Local Official in Sisaket Exam Fraud Case

According to a report by Matichon Online on August 27, 2026, the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) has arrested a female official from the Tong Pit Sub-district Administrative Organization (SAO) in Sisaket province. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a local government exam-rigging scheme involving a local leader identified as 'Mayor Heng.'

Investigators allege that the official acted as an intermediary in a fraudulent operation designed to manipulate the results of local government recruitment examinations. This arrest marks another development in a broader probe into corruption within local administrative bodies.

For residents and expatriates, this case highlights the ongoing efforts by Thai authorities to address systemic corruption within local government institutions. While the legal proceedings are currently in the investigative phase, the involvement of local officials in exam fraud underscores the importance of transparency in public sector recruitment.

It remains to be confirmed how many individuals were ultimately affected by the alleged fraud and whether further arrests will follow as the ACD continues its inquiry. As this is an active legal matter, the full extent of the network and the specific roles of all involved parties are still being determined by the authorities.