Chinese Fugitives Arrested in Bang Na by Immigration Police

Thai immigration investigators and Samut Prakan immigration officers have arrested two Chinese nationals wanted by Chinese authorities on money laundering charges linked to an alleged corruption case involving a former mayor in Shanxi Province.

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The arrests form part of the Immigration Bureau’s ongoing “Three No’s” policy, aimed at preventing foreign criminals from entering, remaining in, or evading justice in Thailand. Authorities said the operation targeted foreign nationals suspected of criminal activity and those subject to international arrest warrants.

According to Lt Gen Phanumas Boonyalak, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, and senior officers overseeing the operation, investigators from Division 1 of the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division tracked down Mr Jiang, 59, and Mrs Ren, 60, both Chinese nationals. The operation was reported on 19 June 2026.

Mr Jiang’s visa had already been revoked by immigration authorities. Chinese officials had requested Thailand’s cooperation in returning both suspects under warrants issued by the Taiyuan City Court in Shanxi Province on 2 August 2024.

Chinese authorities allege that the pair assisted Mr Wang, a former mayor of Xiaoyi City, Shanxi Province, who is accused of accepting bribes, embezzling public funds and abusing his authority. Mr Wang, identified as a relative of both suspects, is also the subject of legal proceedings in China.

Investigators said Mr Jiang allegedly used his personal bank account to receive bribe payments before transferring funds into stock and financial investment accounts under his name. Authorities claim he unlawfully obtained 1 million yuan while facilitating money laundering activities.

Mrs Ren is accused of using her bank account to receive proceeds from bribes connected to Mr Wang and helping channel funds into securities and other business investments as part of the alleged money laundering operation.

Immigration investigators determined that both suspects were residing in accommodation in the Bang Na area of Bangkok. Officers conducted an operation at the property and arrested the pair. Thai authorities said both individuals were taken into custody and will face further legal procedures in accordance with the law and relevant international cooperation arrangements.

Thaitabloid reported that officials encouraged members of the public to report suspected immigration offences through the Immigration Bureau website, provincial immigration offices nationwide, or the Immigration Bureau hotline 1178.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 20 June 2026

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