Somkid, Newin, CP possibly indicted over rubber saplings purchase

Banjerd Singkaneti, chairman of AEC panel said the panel would suggest the AEC to file the complaint with the Attorney General to indict 45 people involved.

The panel accused Somkid, former deputy finance minister Warathep Rattanakorn, former agriculture minister Sorra-at Klinprathum, commerce minister Adisai Photaramik of violating Article 11 and 83 of Criminal Law for their involvement in the purchase, he said.

Newin will be accused of violating State Bidding Act, Bidding Collussion Act 1999 and Article 83, 157 and 351 of the Criminal Law.

Three companies - Charoen Pokphand Seeds Co Ltd, Resort Land Co Ltd and Ekcharoen Co Ltd - will also be charged for joint investment, management and collusion on the bid price, he added.