Thai minister resigns after alleged scam centre links


IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva (left) speaks with Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong in Washington earlier this month. - Photo: Reuters

BANGKOK: Thailand's deputy finance minister resigned on Wednesday (Oct 22) following allegations linking him to Cambodia-based cyberscam centres.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered Vorapak Tanyawong, a veteran financier who took office just last month, to submit a written explanation this week over the accusations.

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