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DSI Raises Concerns Over Election Commission’s Handling of Senate Selection Fraud Evidence
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has criticized the Election Commission (EC) for allegedly ignoring key evidence in the 2024 Senate selection fraud case.
On September 17, 2026, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) expressed concerns regarding the Election Commission’s (EC) handling of evidence related to the 2024 Senate selection fraud case. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the DSI claims the EC declined to accept critical evidence, including CCTV footage of vehicles linked to key individuals and mobile phone location data. The DSI further alleged that certain groups have exerted pressure to suppress financial data related to the investigation.
This development follows the EC’s recent decision to refer 77 individuals to the Supreme Court’s Election Division for alleged irregularities in the 2024 Senate selection process. Despite this, the DSI maintains that its own criminal investigation into money laundering and organized crime remains independent. A joint task force comprising DSI officials and public prosecutors is expected to hold its first meeting by the end of September 2026.
For residents and observers, this situation highlights ongoing tensions between state agencies regarding the integrity of the 2024 Senate selection. While the EC has moved forward with its own legal referrals, the DSI’s assertion that it does not need to wait for the EC’s detailed findings suggests that parallel investigations may continue. It remains to be confirmed how these separate legal tracks will interact and whether the DSI’s evidence will eventually be integrated into the broader judicial process.
