A Russian national has been arrested after authorities raided a villa in Phuket and uncovered an alleged illegal cosmetic treatment clinic, seizing medicines and medical equipment worth more than 600,000 baht.
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The operation, codenamed “Moscow Devil Filler”, was carried out by officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Crime Suppression Division officers, and officials from the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office. During the raid, authorities arrested the suspect identified only as Miss Kristine, 45, a Russian citizen, at a villa in Thep Krasattri, Thalang district, Phuket.
She faces allegations including operating and managing a medical facility without a licence under the Medical Facilities Act B.E. 2541 and its amendments, selling medical devices without authorisation, selling unregistered medical devices and selling medicines without permission, including medicines not registered with Thai authorities.
Officers seized 32 categories of evidence comprising 130 items. The items included collagen injections, lidocaine, botulinum toxin products, hyaluronic acid fillers, syringes, needles, gloves, and used medical waste. The total value of the seized items exceeded 600,000 baht.
Investigators said they had received information that foreign nationals were allegedly conducting various illegal business activities in Phuket, including operating unlicensed beauty clinics. Police gathered evidence and obtained Phuket Provincial Court search warrant No. 107/2569, dated 4 June 2026, before carrying out the raid.
Upon entering the property, officers found a woman identified only as “Mae” lying on a treatment bed in what appeared to be the process of receiving cosmetic treatment. A search of the room uncovered medicines, medical supplies and equipment allegedly being used for aesthetic procedures.
According to police, Miss Kristine identified herself as the villa owner and accompanied officers during the search. When asked to produce licences to operate or manage a medical facility, she was unable to provide them and reportedly admitted that the premises had not been licensed as a medical facility. Police also stated that she acknowledged not holding a medical practitioner licence.
Authorities further alleged that some medicines and medical equipment had been brought into Thailand from Russia through an airport without proper authorisation. The suspect was taken into custody along with the seized items and handed over to investigators at Thalang Police Station for legal proceedings.
Amarin reported that Police said during questioning the suspect initially denied all charges. The case remains under investigation and will the case will proceed in accordance with Thai law.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 7 June 2026