A Chinese woman wanted on fraud charges has been arrested by immigration police at a residence in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao area after overstaying her visa. The suspect, identified as Miss Lei, was detained on 19 March 2026 following coordination between Thai authorities and the Chinese Embassy in Thailand. Police confirmed she had been hiding in a housing estate in Soi Lat Phrao 101, Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi district. Get today's headlines by email The arrest forms part of an intensified crackdown on transnational crime under the policy of National Police Chief Pol Gen Kittirat Phanphet. The operation was led by Pol Lt Gen Phanumart Boonyalak, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, who ordered an investigation team under Pol Col Thawatchai Narinrat to track the suspect. Miss Lei was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Public Security Bureau of Hebei Province, China, on charges of consumer fraud. Investigators located the suspect after monitoring her movements and confirming her identity matched the target profile. Authorities found she had entered Thailand using a Thailand Privilege Card (PE) visa, but checks of the immigration system revealed the visa had expired, placing her in overstay status. She was subsequently charged under Thai law and handed over to investigators for legal proceedings prior to deportation. Officials stated that the case highlights ongoing cooperation between Thailand and international law enforcement agencies. The Immigration Bureau reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with organisations such as Interpol and ASEANAPOL to share intelligence on transnational criminals. This effort aims to prevent foreign fugitives from using Thailand as a base for evasion or illegal activity. The arrest is expected to reinforce confidence in Thailand’s security measures among both residents and tourists. Authorities emphasised that individuals involved in cross-border crimes will be actively pursued and prosecuted in accordance with the law. Naewna reported that Miss Lei will face legal action in Thailand for immigration violations before being processed for extradition or deportation back to China. Further coordination with Chinese authorities is anticipated as part of the repatriation process. Pictures courtesy of Naewna Related stories Taiwanese-fugitive-arrested-in-Chon-Buri-over-drugs-charges Swedish-red-notice-suspect-arrested-in-Bangkok Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Naewna 20 Mar 2026
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