Thai police operations against foreign nationals

Thai authorities have conducted several operations targeting foreign nationals involved in various criminal activities and immigration violations.

In Kanchanaburi, police arrested a Chinese national wanted via an Interpol Red Notice for a real estate fraud scheme involving forged documents and property mortgages. Additionally, a South Korean former football coach, wanted for defrauding individuals regarding club placements, was apprehended after being a fugitive for approximately 20 years.

In Bangkok, an Israeli national and a Thai woman were arrested following allegations of methamphetamine possession and visa overstaying. The investigation into the Israeli national includes claims that he used dating apps to lure women to a residence where he allegedly offered them drugged food and filmed sexual encounters.

In Phuket, immigration police arrested a French national wanted by Belgian authorities under an Interpol Red Notice for international drug trafficking. The suspect’s visa has been revoked as he awaits immigration proceedings.