Dutch Expat Caught in Phuket Fraud Crackdown

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Dutch Expat Caught in Phuket Fraud Crackdown
A 65-year-old Dutch expat has been arrested in Phuket for allegedly defrauding a German woman of around 350,000 baht. The arrest, part of a nationwide Thai police crackdown on crime from 14–20 June, followed a tip-off and a warrant issued in July 2024. The man, reportedly a restaurant operator in Patong, had evaded arrest until 17 June. Police stress that this successful operation sends a clear message: foreign fugitives are not above the law. Authorities continue to urge locals and tourists to report suspicious activity to maintain safety in key destinations.