Former culture minister Itthiphol Kunplome
The Region 2 Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome on corruption charges, in connection with the issuance of a permit, while serving as mayor of Pattaya City, for the construction of a condominium.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) found Itthiphol at fault, by a 5:1 decision, on July 24th of malfeasance in office under Section 157 of the Criminal Code for illegally issuing a permit for the construction of the Water Front condominium at the foot of Khao Phra Tamnak Hill in the resort town of Pattaya in Chon Buri province. It also ordered him to be removed from the office as culture minister.
Four other Pattaya City officials were also found at fault by the NACC. The case has been forwarded to the provincial public prosecutor.
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