Amlo to reinstate policy on politicians

The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has received an assurance from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) that a shelved measure to rein in politicians who launder ill-got gains will be restored, says the agency's chief.

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The ACT has petitioned the anti-money laundering and narcotics committee attached to the House of Representative secretariat office to begin the process of reinstating the PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) measure, ACT chairman Mana Nimitmongkol said.

The committee brought the petition to Amlo's attention, which explained that the measure was implemented in 2013 before being cancelled in 2020. The reason for the cancellation was not given.

Mr Mana said Amlo has assured the ACT it stands ready to relaunch the PEP in the middle of this year after a study has been conducted in support of the measure being reinstated.