August 27, 20251 yr Zimbabwean Romance Scammer Nabbed After Fleeing Phuket to Bangkok A 37-year-old Zimbabwean man, identified as Valentive Tandier, was arrested in Bangkok on August 21 for running a romance scam in Phuket and overstaying his visa by over three years. Multiple Thai women complained that he deceived them into relationships—then stole cash, mobile phones, laptops, and other valuables before fleeing the province. During his arrest, he initially tried to escape but was apprehended; he admitted to dating several women but denied theft allegations, while police continue the investigation. He faces charges under theft laws and immigration violations, which could mean prison time, fines, and a five-year re-entry ban.
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