Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Delegates Paid a Study Visit to Department of Special Investigation

Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Delegates Paid a Study Visit to Department of Special Investigation

          On Monday, September 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Police Major Yutthana Praedam assigned Police Captain Wisanu Chimtrakool, Deputy Director-General, along with Police Captain Thinavudth Silapat, Director of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs and Transnational Crime, and relevant officials to welcome a delegation from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), totaling 25 people, who visited the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to pay a study visit to gain understanding of the DSI’s authority and missions, and to exchange opinions and experience regarding strategies for financial case investigations.

          Police Captain Wisanu Chimtrakool welcomed the delegation, expressing appreciation for their interest and choice of the DSI as a part of their study tour. He noted that the visit strengthens the relationship between law enforcement agencies in Thailand and Bangladesh and promotes the exchange of knowledge and experience in preventing and suppressing corruption.

          During the visit, Mr. Somroek Tangkarawakhun, Deputy Director of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs and Transnational Crime, gave a presentation on the DSI’s authority, organizational structure, corruption-related cases, and significant cases handled by the Bureau, as well as investigative cooperation with other countries. Following this, Lieutenant Vassika Vanichkul, Head of the Financial, Banking and Money Laundering Crime Division 2, presented the DSI’s authority and missions of the Bureau of Financial-Banking Crimes and Money Laundering, and the process of financial investigation, providing examples of case related to securities and the stock market. After the presentations, the delegates showed great interest and inquire about the DSI’s authority and missions. Additionally, Police Captain Thinnawut introduced the DSI Academy, which has comprehensive facilities for academic and tactical training, and invited the ACC delegates to tour the academy.

          This study visit marks an important beginning in strengthening relationship between the agencies. The visiting delegation can apply the knowledge gained from this visit as a guideline for their future work.