AI In-brief 13 Sept 18:58

EC urged to prosecute 229 in alleged Senate election collusion case

iLaw executive director Yingcheep Atchanont and opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut led a 12-km march, urging the Election Commission (EC) to prosecute 229 suspects in an alleged Senate election collusion case.
The demonstration occurred a day before the EC's crucial decision, with activists demanding the case be referred to the Supreme Court for an independent judicial review.
Concerns were raised regarding the EC's independence, as some of its members were selected by the current Senate, whose own election is under scrutiny for alleged irregularities.
iLaw warned it would disclose evidence of alleged wrongdoing if the EC chooses not to prosecute, emphasizing the case's potential as the largest fraud in Thai political history.

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