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EC seeks more evidence on Pita iTV-share claims

Pita: To be invited for questioning

The Election Commission (EC) said it needs more evidence and statements to investigate Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s alleged ineligibility to contest the election linked with his holding of iTV Plc shares.

Mr Pita, also the MFP’s sole prime ministerial candidate, stands accused of being ineligible to contest the election because he held 42,000 shares in iTV, which is believed by some critics to be a running media company when he registered his candidacy in the past election.

Mr Pita has denied the allegation, saying he only served as executor of the family’s inherited shares.

EC member Thitichet Nuchanart said the EC would invite iTV executives and Mr Pita for…

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