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AI In-brief 17 Sept 15:06

Ex-minister Vorapak denies any cyberfraud connection after US sanction threat

Former Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong vehemently denies any involvement with cyberfraud networks, responding after his name appeared on a US law enforcement list targeting transnational crime.
The US letter, from House Committee chairmen, calls for a crackdown on Southeast Asian cyberfraud operations, urging investigation and potential sanctions against 25 individuals, including Vorapak, for alleged connections to online scams.
Vorapak has proactively reached out to the US Department of the Treasury to submit defense documents, emphasizing his innocence and readiness to cooperate with the legal process to clear his name.
He clarifies that the US letter is a demand for investigation, not a final sanction, reiterating his commitment to proving his innocence through facts and evidence.

AI In-brief Yesterday 17:18

The Opposition plans to censure 18 Cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, under Section 151 of the Constitution.
This process mandates a post-debate vote, where ministers failing to secure majority parliamentary support will lose their Cabinet posts, with evidence being prepared for a December debate.