Chinese Man Arrested in Thailand After 14 Years on the Run

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

Thai immigration police have apprehended a 59-year-old Chinese man, Mr. Yu, in connection with a fraud case worth over 50 million baht. Mr. Yu had been on the run for 14 years, using a fake Thai ID card to evade authorities.

 

The arrest was announced by Pol. Maj. Gen. Panthana Nuchnarat, Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau. The operation involved coordinated efforts from various divisions, including the Immigration Bureau’s Crime Suppression Division and the Department of Provincial Administration.

 

Mr. Yu had entered Thailand through natural channels and assumed the identity of "Mr. Yongyuth" using a counterfeit ID card. He managed to maintain this false identity and stay hidden for over a decade.

 

Detection of the fraudulent ID led authorities to contact the Chinese Embassy in Thailand. The embassy confirmed Mr. Yu's identity and detailed his criminal history. In China, Mr. Yu had opened a hotel business and deceived investors into pouring money into his enterprise, resulting in financial damages exceeding 50 million baht before he fled to avoid prosecution.

The thorough investigation by the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division 4 uncovered Mr. Yu's long-term residence in Thailand under the fake identity. Authorities collected compelling evidence, which prompted the Phra Nakhon Nuea District Court to issue a search warrant. The arrest took place at Mr. Yu's residence in the Huai Khwang area of Bangkok.

 

During questioning, Mr. Yu admitted to entering Thailand illegally and fabricating his Thai ID card in 2010. He had remained in the country ever since. He now faces charges of being an alien residing in the Kingdom without permission and will be subject to legal action by the Immigration Bureau.

 

Additionally, the Department of Provincial Administration is contemplating further charges related to the use of fraudulent identification cards and documents obtained through illegal means.

 

This arrest underscores the efficacy of Thai immigration authorities in identifying and apprehending individuals attempting to exploit the system and evade justice, reported Daily News.

 

-- 2024-09-07

 

 

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[ChipButty]

Must have been a good copy if it fooled them for 14 years,, How long do they last for? he would have had to re new in that time, 

[BKKKevin]

14 years!… Kudos for the crack detective work!… 

[Gottfrid]

14 year of freedoom, but Mr. Yu is still a loser. Now he will face deportation back to China, where they will handle him in a very certain way that will not be so cozy.

[Denim]

On arrival they spoke to his housekeeper.

 

Is Yu here ?

Yes I'm here ?

No not you , Yu ?

Me ?

No Yu

Oh...you want Yu ?

Yes...Yu not you

Oh....Ok .....You want me to call Yu for you

Would you 

Yes sure......( Shouts )  Yu come out here , someone wants you.

[JoePai]

Talk about Little and Large !

[steven100]

There's no doubt about it ....   these guys are so efficient and on the ball.

[steven100]

22 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Must have been a good copy if it fooled them for 14 years,, How long do they last for? he would have had to re new in that time, 

Khaosan rd for the renewal ID ...   no ploblem .. you tink too mut      !

[brianthainess]

43 minutes ago, webfact said:

This arrest underscores the efficacy of Thai immigration authorities in identifying and apprehending individuals attempting to exploit the system and evade justice, reported Daily News.

Very efficient only 14 yrs well done sirs, who tipped you off ? were you working for the Chinese police ? nothing to say how they caught him.

[Tropicalevo]

10 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

nothing to say how they caught him.

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Detection of the fraudulent ID led authorities to contact the Chinese Embassy in Thailand.

 

[brianthainess]

1 minute ago, Tropicalevo said:

12 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

nothing to say how they caught him.

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Detection of the fraudulent ID led authorities to contact the Chinese Embassy in Thailand.

So how did they 'detect' it ??????? as I said how ?, traffic stop, renewing his ID ??

[brianthainess]

39 minutes ago, Denim said:

On arrival they spoke to his housekeeper.

 

Is Yu here ?

Yes I'm here ?

No not you , Yu ?

Me ?

No Yu

Oh...you want Yu ?

Yes...Yu not you

Oh....Ok .....You want me to call Yu for you

Would you 

Yes sure......( Shouts )  Yu come out here , someone wants you.

What you say Yu, I said nothing you did, what you looking at Yu, no I'm looking at you......

[ballpoint]

Fourteen years on the run? Bet he never ate at that restaurant again.

[nausea]

I'm guessing he ran out of money.

[Hakuna Matata]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Thai immigration police have apprehended a 59-year-old Chinese man, Mr. Yu, in connection with a fraud case worth over 50 million baht. Mr. Yu had been on the run for 14 years, using a fake Thai ID card to evade authorities.

 

Thousands of China, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Romania, Poland, United States, United Kingdom nationals are still on the run, having found a safe heaven in Thailand! 

[RichardColeman]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

e managed to maintain this false identity and stay hidden for over a decade.

Another reason why 90 reporting is an abject failure 

[Tropicalevo]

2 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Another reason why 90 reporting is an abject failure 

He does not have a passport or a visa.

He has a (dodgy) Thai id card.

How does that make 90 day reporting a failure?

[jippytum]

14 Years on the run .That's more than Forrest Gump

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Thai immigration police have apprehended a 59-year-old Chinese man, Mr. Yu, in connection with a fraud case worth over 50 million baht. Mr. Yu had been on the run for 14 years,

No wonder he looks so thin...

[Liverpool Lou]

5 hours ago, steven100 said:

Khaosan rd for the renewal ID ...   no ploblem .. you tink too mut      !

Fake Thai ID cards are the one thing that KSR traders have never been involved in...crapping on your own doorstep is stupid.

Edited September 7 by Liverpool Lou

[PETERTHEEATER]

6 hours ago, Denim said:

On arrival they spoke to his housekeeper.

 

Is Yu here ?

Yes I'm here ?

No not you , Yu ?

Me ?

No Yu

Oh...you want Yu ?

Yes...Yu not you

Oh....Ok .....You want me to call Yu for you

Would you 

Yes sure......( Shouts )  Yu come out here , someone wants you.

Refuse collector:     "Where's y' bin?"

Mr Wu:                      " I's bin China"

Refuse collector:      "No, where's y' wheelie bin?"

Mr Wu:                       " I's wheeley bin China"

[steven100]

2 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Refuse collector:     "Where's y' bin?"

Mr Wu:                      " I's bin China"

Refuse collector:      "No, where's y' wheelie bin?"

Mr Wu:                       " I's wheeley bin China"

 

where is yu    ?

I am in my room ...

no ... not you ....   I mean yu

I not understand ... I in my room

yu in the room ...

yes ... I am in the room..

no, not you ....  I mean yu    !!!

 

[steven100]

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Edited September 7 by steven100

[steven100]

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Fake Thai ID cards are the one thing that KSR traders have never been involved in...crapping on your own doorstep is stupid.

you don't pay my rent ....  so don't try and tell me where I can crap.

 

and Liverpool aren't looking too good this season na ....  

 

Edited September 7 by steven100

[john donson]

so how did he pay for everything? brought the money into thailand and exchanged?

[2008bangkok]

On 9/7/2024 at 8:21 AM, ChipButty said:

Must have been a good copy if it fooled them for 14 years,, How long do they last for? he would have had to re new in that time, 

You talk to much Mrs butty 

[retarius]

He's very short....maybe he was hiding in a primary school.