Report Three Nigerian Nationals Arrested in Phuket for Overstaying

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Picture courtesy of Phuket News

 

Phuket Immigration officers have arrested three Nigerian men for overstaying their visas, with one exceeding his legal stay by almost seven months. This action is part of a broader crackdown on visa violations and criminal activity on the island.

 

Following orders from national police chiefs, immigration officers conducted a targeted operation to identify overstayers and foreign criminal elements. The arrested individuals include 30-year-old Jude, who overstayed by two days; 47-year-old Chukwuemeka, overstaying by 137 days; and 34-year-old Onyekachi, who stayed 196 days beyond his visa.

 

Each of the men faces charges under immigration law and has been handed over to investigators for further proceedings. This operation supports a wider campaign targeting violations of the Immigration Act, the Foreign Workers’ Employment Act, and the Foreign Business Act, with an eye on uncovering organised criminal networks.

 

Phuket Immigration authorities emphasised that the initiative is about protecting the island’s reputation as a safe tourist destination, ensuring safety for both visitors and residents.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-17