Immigration police have arrested a 69-year-old Finnish man, identified only as Jacob, who was wanted under an Interpol notice for alleged tax fraud and accounting offences worth more than 4 million baht, after he was found hiding in a gated housing estate in the Rom Klao area of Bangkok on 29 June 2026.

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The operation was carried out by the Investigation Division of Immigration Bureau Region 3. Officers had tracked the suspect after receiving intelligence that he had moved from Chon Buri and was staying near Suvarnabhumi Airport. He was reportedly keeping a low profile, rarely leaving the property, ordering food deliveries and reinforcing parts of the house with boxes and materials to block visibility from outside.

Investigators said the suspect was highly cautious and avoided answering the door to strangers. However, they gathered information from a gardener working in the estate that the man would occasionally come outside to warn maintenance workers about electrical cables when trees in front of the property were being trimmed.

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Acting on this intelligence, officers staged a covert operation by posing as estate gardening staff. When they began trimming trees near the house, the suspect opened the door to issue a warning about the cables. At that moment, officers identified themselves, presented an Interpol notice and informed him that his permission to stay in Thailand had been revoked under Section 36. He was then taken into custody without resistance.

The case relates to allegations of tax evasion, fraud, and falsification of financial records in Finland. The suspect is accused of causing financial damage estimated at more than 4 million baht, leading to an international notice being issued.

Police Major General Songprode Sirisukha, Commissioner of Immigration Bureau Region 3, said Thai immigration authorities prioritise cooperation with international law enforcement agencies to track down fugitives. He added that Thailand does not serve as a safe haven for individuals fleeing prosecution abroad.

Officials confirmed that legal proceedings will continue in line with international cooperation frameworks, and the suspect is expected to face extradition procedures to his home country.

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Tax evasion, so just for the record how many Thais evading tax in their own country. The mind boggles.

More grasses.

Poor old boy was minding his own business and warning the thai staff of electrical cables - safety first lol.

4 million baht? Does not sound like very much money...

Boy....Interpol is really lowering its standards.....

Another one. The Thai police are really going gang busters on following up Interpol warrants these days.

Good to see. I hope they continue.

"The case relates to allegations of tax evasion, fraud, and falsification of financial records in Finland. The suspect is accused of causing financial damage estimated at more than 4 million baht, leading to an international arrest warrant being issued."

Forget about him causing finanancial damage of more 4 million baht. How about me having to watch a video of a fat belly?? A sight that can never be unseen! Heinous crime commited against me and fellow Asean News members.

Off topic post about “red bull” removed @Artisi this topic is “Finnish Fugitive Arrested in Bangkok Home by Immigration”

Arrest and extradition for tax crimes?!? All govts want a piece of you.

Why such covert actions and build up for an interpol warrant? Why not just knock on the door?

8 minutes ago, gravity101 said:

Why such covert actions and build up for an interpol warrant? Why not just knock on the door?

Did you read the OP? The guy was in major stealth mode so he probably wouldn't answer, meaning they would need to force entry. They used intel from the neighbors that the ONLY time he shows his face is when the tree trimmers are about.

As for derisory comments about 'only' being 4 million baht, it probably means a lot to those people the 4 million baht actually belongs to. Obviously not yours either.

6 hours ago, PJ71 said:

More grasses

What's the problem you see with informants? Is your inclination to support criminal activity?

1 hour ago, gravity101 said:

Why such covert actions and build up for an interpol warrant? Why not just knock on the door?

Because, as the OP stated, he probably wouldn't come to the door and, as the Thai police obviously didn't have an arrest warrant for him, they could not forcibly enter his house. Presumably, he had committed no crimes in Thailand.

They did, however, have an Interpol request for his detention (a Red Notice, not an "international arrest warrant", they do not exist) and a request for cooperation from RTP so they needed to apprehend him in public.

2 hours ago, NanLaew said:

Did you read the OP? The guy was in major stealth mode so he probably wouldn't answer, meaning they would need to force entry. They used intel from the neighbors that the ONLY time he shows his face is when the tree trimmers are about.

As for derisory comments about 'only' being 4 million baht, it probably means a lot to those people the 4 million baht actually belongs to. Obviously not yours either.

I agree 4 million can be a lot of money to one person...But for an Interpol crime, this is almost nothing....

Interpol deals with major international crimes...They simply have not dealt with modest tax issues like this that I can recall....

The Finnish government s doesn't mess around... An interpol notice for tax evasion of ~120k USD 😲

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What's the problem you see with informants? Is your inclination to support criminal activity?

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What's the problem you see with informants? Is your inclination to support criminal activity

Lower than a snakes belly!

People should mind their own business.

Very good news and well done immigration. These are the type of falang crooks that should be hunted down, jailed and deported. Far better use of manpower instead of chasing the elderly western retiree who has forgotten his 90 day report or some other very highly visa related minor offense. 🙏

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What's the problem you see with informants? Is your inclination to support criminal activity?

Rats are rats. Dogs are dogs. Good police work does not require informants.

55 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Rats are rats. Dogs are dogs. Good police work does not require informants.

I disagree with that.

From the accounts of criminals arrested that I read, probably the majority involve information from an informant. That’s worldwide, not just in Thailand.

There is a reason why police always request information from the public when a serious crime is committed.

Having checked with AI, i severely underestimated:

“Academic and law enforcement professionals estimate that 90% to 95% of criminal cases are brought to a successful conclusion using information from informants . When factoring in broader public tips via anonymous programs like Crimestoppers, public cooperation remains the leading driver in clearing major crimes and homicides.”

4 hours ago, Sigmund said:

Very good news and well done immigration. These are the type of falang crooks that should be hunted down, jailed and deported. Far better use of manpower instead of chasing the elderly western retiree who has forgotten his 90 day report or some other very highly visa related minor offense. 🙏

yeah, he was a massive threat, just as well the 'got him'

5 hours ago, redwood1 said:

I agree 4 million can be a lot of money to one person...But for an Interpol crime, this is almost nothing....

Interpol deals with major international crimes...They simply have not dealt with modest tax issues like this that I can recall....

Interpol isn't an international crime fighter that only tracks high-value criminals. Hell, it's not even a police force.

Well, good that a Finnish guy instead of the usual Brit or Russian got on the wrong-doers list... but he ended up on Interpol's list for a 4 million baht fraud (150k dollar fraud)... Interpol are lowering their standards and going after minows now.

I guess they are chasing every single dollar and dime now everywhere, as most countries are now, including Thailand, because they are skint and need to pay for unsustainable social programs to stay in power so that the masses don't gather outside their goverment offices shaking their pitchforks. Not sustainable though, and these politicians just kick the can down the road, but it will lead to ruin ultimately.

4 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

8 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What's the problem you see with informants? Is your inclination to support criminal activity?

Rats are rats. Dogs are dogs. Good police work does not require informants

Good police work worldwide relies a lot on informants and part of good police work is having informants. Why do you consider informants to be "rats" and "dogs," don't you consider the criminal element to be even bigger rats and dirtier dogs? I would consider anybody who sneers at informants to be far worse than those informants but if you think I'm wrong please tell me why.

6 hours ago, PJ71 said:

8 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What's the problem you see with informants? Is your inclination to support criminal activity?

8 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What's the problem you see with informants? Is your inclination to support criminal activity

Lower than a snakes belly!

People should mind their own business

You know what's even lower than a snake's belly?... the scumbags who support criminals by denigrating police informers who are doing society a favour.

7 hours ago, redwood1 said:

Interpol deals with major international crimes...They simply have not dealt with modest tax issues like this that I can recall

How could you know the cases that it's all have dealt with... are you privy to Interpol data? Incidentally, fraud is one of the crimes for which Interpol will accept Notice requests from member countries' forces.

14 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You know what's even lower than a snake's belly?... the scumbags who support criminals by denigrating police informers who are doing society a favour.

You know what's even lower than a snakes belly?... the scumbags who support grasses.

There you go treacle, fixed it for you, you're welcome.

6 hours ago, Sigmund said:

Very good news and well done immigration. These are the type of falang crooks that should be hunted down, jailed and deported. Far better use of manpower instead of chasing the elderly western retiree who has forgotten his 90 day report or some other very highly visa related minor offense. 🙏

Cobblers. Has there ever been one document of any elderly Western retiree being hunted down for forgetting his 90-day report?

6 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

You know what's even lower than a snakes belly?... the scumbags who support grasses.

There you go treacle, fixed it for you, you're welcome.

You didn't fix anything, there was nothing that needed fixing.

1 minute ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You didn't fix anything, there was nothing that needed fixing.

Stay in your own lane, you should follow this advise rather than supporting grasses.

6 hours ago, PJ71 said:

Lower than a snakes belly!

People should mind their own business.

Do you have a limit your rule?

Murder? Armed robbery? Grievous assault? Rape? Kiddie fiddling?

Or should all criminals be protected by the "no grassing" rule.

50 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Good police work worldwide relies a lot on informants and part of good police work is having informants. Why do you consider informants to be "rats" and "dogs," don't you consider the criminal element to be even bigger rats and dirtier dogs? I would consider anybody who sneers at informants to be far worse than those informants but if you think I'm wrong please tell me why.

I think it's cat and mouse, Lou. Yes, lock up the violent. I'd rather see police work than have a society where everyone is spying on each other.