# International murder investigations and arrests > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-murder-investigations-and-arrests > Updated: 2026-08-25T00:10:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Following the murder of a 29-year-old German woman in Kalmar County, Sweden, investigations led to the arrest of a 33-year-old German man in Karlsruhe. The victim had been reported missing in late July, and her body was discovered on August 7. The suspect, identified as the victim’s partner, faced charges of murder and aggravated violation of the peace of the grave. At the time of his arrest, he was reportedly refusing extradition to Sweden. In a separate development involving Swedish fugitives, Thai police arrested two Swedish nationals in Bangkok on August 23. One suspect, identified as Kevin, is wanted in Sweden for suspected murder, attempted murder, arson, and extortion. He had been staying in Thailand past his visa expiration, frequently moving locations to evade detection. A second Swedish national, Alex, was also detained for allegedly providing assistance to the primary suspect. Both men face legal proceedings in Thailand regarding their immigration status prior to potential deportation to Sweden. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Thai police arrest Swedish murder suspect in Bangkok Thai police arrested two Swedish men in a Bangkok condominium, including a suspect wanted in Sweden for murder, arson, and extortion. Both men face deportation following immigration violations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thai-police-arrest-swedish-murder-suspect-in-bangkok ### 2026-08-20: German man arrested in connection with murder of tourist in Sweden A German man has been arrested in Karlsruhe in connection with the murder of a 29-year-old German tourist in Kalmar County, Sweden. He is currently resisting extradition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-man-arrested-in-connection-with-murder-of-tourist-in-sweden --- Cite as: International murder investigations and arrests. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/international-murder-investigations-and-arrests