Former DIGM MD: 5 years in prison and reduces the fine of 300 million to 4 million

The court ordered a prison for Suparerk, the former Director-General of the Department of Meteorology for 5 years, not waiting for penal clues, lowering the computer fines, not meeting specifications, private companies 3 hundred million to 4 million, attest to benefit, the remaining penalty is 3 years and 4 months.

On September 30, at the Criminal Court, the case of corruption and misconduct in the middle of Nakhon Chai Si Road, the court read the verdict in the case that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was the plaintiff filed a lawsuit against Mr. Suparik Tansri. Ratanawong The former Director-General of the Meteorological Department is the defendant for offenses against the position of government service due to the NACC passed a resolution indicating the fault of the Meteorological Department officials.

In case of joint examination of the super computer that does not meet the qualifications specified in the contract Later, the Meteorological Department filed a lawsuit against Technology Operation Group Company Limited for breach of contract and fines To the Southern Bangkok Civil Court on September 5, 2003 by calling a fine of 242,519,845 baht, 20 satang plus interest 70,064,979 baht 44 satang, totaling 312,584, 825 baht during court hearing The defendant assigned Mr. Chalermchai Ekkantrong, former Deputy Director-General of Meteorological Department. To enter into a compromise agreement Agree to the Technology Operation Group Co., Ltd. to pay a fine to the Meteorological Department Is only 4,327,045 baht, 20 satang only Causing damage to the government Can not claim the full amount

Subsequently, the NACC passed a resolution in inquiry, seeking facts and collecting evidence for consideration. It was of the view that the actions of the defendants were intended to benefit Technology Operations Group Company Limited, as a party to pay a fine of only 4 million baht, thus seeking unauthorized benefits for themselves or others. Causing the meteorological department to be damaged And the actions of the defendant is not just a failure to comply with the regulations. But, it can be seen that the defendant reduced the fines a great deal more than the regulations and the law gave. Surely could not do The defendant's action is an offense.

NCCC has a unanimous resolution that The defendant's actions were criminal basis. The base is the official to perform or refrain from performing duties improperly. In order to damage the Meteorological Department Under the Criminal Code, Section 157, an incident occurred at Bangna Sub-district Prakanong and Yan Nawa, Sathorn, Bangkok Request for punishment under Section 157 of the Criminal Code.

The court considered that Although it did not appear that the defendant received any benefits But the circumstances in which the defendant used discretion to reduce the fine for Technology Operations Group Co., Ltd. from the fine and interest to 312,584,825 baht, reducing the fine to an amount of 4,327,045.20 baht, the Meteorological Department agreed to pay according to the 7th-8th installment.

The amount is 901,625.74 baht and 49,999,399 baht to Technology Operation Group Co., Ltd. unlawfully. Including the Meteorological Department agreed to return the letter of guarantee to the Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited. The circumstances of the case all clearly indicate that The defendant intends to benefit Technology Operation Group Company Limited and Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited. The defendant's actions are therefore corrupt officials. Under the Criminal Code, Section 157 as the plaintiff sued.

Judge that the defendant is guilty of the Criminal Code, Section 157 (original), placing a 5-year imprisonment in order to attest to the defendant is useful to consider. There is a reason to reduce the punishment of 1 in 3 under the Criminal Code, Section 78 would be imprisoned for 3 years and 4 months. The defendant's actions caused significant damage to the Meteorological Department. The case is serious There is no reasonable cause to wait for the punishment. Later, Mr. Suparuek, former Director-General of the Meteorological Department Has submitted a request for temporary release Which the court considered and allowed bail Appraisal of cash securities 300,000 baht.