Bhannapot faces civil action over tax evasion
A panel has been appointed to investigate and sue Bhannapot Damapong, an adopted brother of Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra following the Criminal Court ruling that found him guilty of tax evasion worth Bt546 milon on the transfer of Shinawatra Computer and Communications Plc shares.
Deputy Finance Minister Pradit Pattaraprasit said Revenue Department director-general Sanit Rangnoi has endorsed the panel to probe and take civil action against Bhannapot following the court ruling.
He said if the panel would take action not only against Bhannapot but also Revenue Department officials who were fired for their involvement in the case, if they were found to have caused damage to the country.