Female individual detained for disclosing examination details to retired high-ranking police officer.
Uncovered at Chulalongkorn University:
Meet Kanittha Lertbanjerdwong, the woman at the heart of a scandalous academic controversy. This Thai woman stands accused of helping a retired police general dodge an exam at the university's Faculty of Law.
Recently apprehended in Bang Bon district, Bangkok, Kanittha was taken into custody by a police squad acting on a warrant granted by the Bangkok South Criminal Court on Tuesday. Her alleged notoriety stems from her role in allegedly securing and passing on a test paper ahead of the exam, which eventually found its way to the former police general's possession.
The interrogative trail led the cybercrime police to Ms. Kanittha. They pinpointed her as the prime suspect by scrutinizing images stored in a retired police officer's phone, who was reportedly a close associate of the former police general. Phone logs revealed that these images of the exam paper were purportedly sent by Ms. Kanittha to her associate before they reached the former police general's device[6].
It’s asserted that Ms. Kanittha, who’s not an employee of the faculty, leaned on her connections with university officials to acquire the exam paper[5]. Her network extended to those in charge of the evening class, with whom sources believe she cultivated friendships to further her machinations.
In a surprising turn, this event has shed light on the integrity of the academic ecosystem, sparking public concern and attention. The cheating scandal, involving a high-profile personality, has triggered provocative discussions about the significance of exams and fair play within academic circles[1].
Interestingly, Ms. Kanittha's case emerged during an investigation into an online gambling racket. A probe into a mobile device seized in association with this racket disclosed clues connecting back to the exam leak. The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) has taken charge of the investigation, underscoring their commitment to unveiling the truth without bias[2][3][4].
- The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) forwarded the details of the investigation into an online gambling racket on Wednesday, revealing a connection to a scandalous academic controversy.
- The now-viral academic controversy revolves around Kanittha Lertbanjerdwong, a Thai woman accused of helping a retired police general dodge an exam at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Law.
- The general news and crime-and-justice sectors have been abuzz with discussions about this controversy, as it has raised questions about the integrity of the academic ecosystem.
- On Tuesday, Ms. Kanittha was taken into custody by a police squad acting on a warrant granted by the Bangkok South Criminal Court, following an investigation that traced back to a retired police officer's phone.
