Police Arrest 4 in Raids Targeting Fraud & Fugitives

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Immigration police have executed four arrest warrants on a single day, detaining both Thai nationals and foreign suspects wanted for fraud, embezzlement and absconding from custody.

The crackdown, carried out on 15 August by Immigration Division 3 under the direction of Pol Lt Gen Phanumas Boonyaluck, follows a nationwide order to intensify operations against organised crime, firearms offences and wanted fugitives.

Four separate teams were deployed, resulting in the following arrests:

1. Mr Decha, 58, Thai national – wanted under a Nonthaburi Provincial Court warrant for fraud by impersonation and offences under the Computer Crime Act relating to mule accounts. Losses are estimated at more than 400,000 baht.

2. Mr Jianheng Xia, 29, Chinese national – wanted by Pattaya Provincial Court for embezzlement involving over 400,000 baht.

3. Mr Sunthorn, 53, Thai national – wanted under a Chaiya Provincial Court warrant for fraud by impersonation and Computer Crime Act offences linked to mule accounts. Losses exceed 200,000 baht.

4. Mr Nguyen Van Luyen, 30, Vietnamese national – wanted by Samut Prakan Provincial Court for escaping custody, in violation of Thailand’s Immigration Act.

Pol Maj Gen Chairit Anurit, Commander of Immigration Division 3, said the arrests form part of a ten-day nationwide operation to bring in fugitives and protect the public.

“This operation reflects our commitment to tackling technology-related crimes such as mule accounts, which often span multiple jurisdictions and involve numerous victims,” he said.

Authorities confirmed that the suspects will be handed over to the relevant provincial courts and police units. The operation also aims to bolster public confidence and strengthen the reputation for tackling transnational crime.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Daily News 2025-08-17