Chinese Fraud Suspect Found Hiding Under Bed in Bangkok

Immigration police in Thailand have arrested a Chinese national wanted on an Interpol Red Notice after finding him hiding under a bed at a house in Bangkok’s Prawet district.

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The suspect, identified as Mr. Shuai, 32, was wanted by authorities in the People’s Republic of China on fraud charges involving a large number of victims. Chinese authorities had also cancelled his passport, while Interpol had issued a Red Notice seeking his arrest.

The operation followed orders from Pol Gen Kittirat Phanphet, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, as part of a nationwide crackdown on transnational crime, illegal immigration, and foreign nationals involved in criminal activity in Thailand.

Pol Lt Gen Phanumart Boonyalak, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, and Pol Maj Gen Phanthana Nuchanart, deputy commissioner, instructed officers to intensify investigations into foreign suspects linked to organised crime networks, illegal business operations, and individuals wanted overseas.

On 15 May 2026, officers under the direction of Pol Maj Gen Phanop Woratanatchakul and Pol Col Ratchote Chotikhun launched an investigation after immigration authorities received information about Mr. Shuai’s whereabouts.

Investigators from Division 1 of the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division found that the suspect had entered Thailand legally and was staying at a housing estate in Dok Mai subdistrict, Prawet district, Bangkok. Although his permission of stay had not yet expired, officers sought approval to revoke it before moving in to detain him.

When officers arrived at the property, Mr. SHuai reportedly hid under a bed for an extended period in an attempt to avoid arrest. Police, convinced he was still inside the room,  forced entry, lifted the bed and discovered the suspect concealed underneath before taking him into custody.

Authorities informed him that his visa had been revoked before transferring him to Division 3 of the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division for detention pending deportation to China, where he will face prosecution.

The Immigration Bureau said it continues to develop intelligence databases on foreign criminal networks, people smuggling operations and other transnational crime groups operating in Thailand. Officers are also working with local police and international agencies to identify additional suspects and expand investigations into connected networks.

Thaitabloid reported that the bureau said coordination with Interpol member countries, foreign police agencies, and diplomatic channels remains ongoing to support international criminal investigations and extradition efforts.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 16 May 2026

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