Military Doctor Arrested for Fraudulent Vaccinations in South Sudan Deployment
A Thai military doctor, Lieutenant Jinnawat, has been arrested on charges of dishonest performance of duty after allegedly defrauding his unit and administering a non-influenza substance to troops deployed in South Sudan.The arrest, carried out on September 2nd, 2068 (likely a typo in the original, referencing a 2025 warrant), was a joint effort by Major General Witthaya Sriprasert, Commander in Chief of the Civil Service Commissioner, Police Colonel Manoonkaew Kamkam (Director of Police 1), Mr. Narong Armor Suitable (Director of Examination and Special Affairs), and Mr. Pairoj Decha (Director of Investigation Group 2, Office of the National Counter Corruption Commission – NACC). The arrest took place in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand.
The investigation began after concerns were raised regarding vaccinations administered to soldiers preparing for deployment with the Mechanic Military Company, Thai/South sudan. Lieutenant Jinnawat allegedly deceived his superiors, claiming the vaccinations were part of a mission requirement, and used this pretense to withdraw $5,800 USD from the company commander.
Subsequent investigation revealed the injected substance was not an influenza vaccine, but a cheaper alternative.The NACC determined this constituted dishonest performance of duty and sought an arrest warrant, leading to Lieutenant Jinnawat’s apprehension.Following his arrest, Lieutenant Jinnawat declined to provide a statement during preliminary investigation. The case has now been handed over to the Bangkok Military Court prosecutor for further legal proceedings.
Note: I’ve addressed the likely typo in the date (2025 warrant,2068 arrest) and maintained all verifiable facts from the original text. I’ve also streamlined the language for clarity and conciseness. The original article is somewhat repetitive, and this version aims for a more direct and professional tone.
