Thailand election body accuses 26 senators of vote-rigging
Election Commission says it will refer the alleged election fraud case involving senators linked to prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul's party to the Supreme Court.
Thailand's Election Commission has accused 26 senators of colluding to rig the 2024 Senate election, sparking protests and potentially leading to jail sentences. The 26 senators are among 77 people accused of election fraud, along with 36 unsuccessful candidates and 15 other political figures. The Election Commission will refer the case to the Supreme Court, which must decide if it will hear the case within 60 days.
If convicted, violators could face up to 10 years in prison per offence, a fine of ฿200,000 (US$6,000), or both. The 200 senators selected in the election process included many former civil servants, military and police officers, and supporters of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai party. The contested election took place in June 2024, the first since a military coup a decade earlier.
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