A German man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged child sexual abuse offences has been arrested in Buriram province after allegedly hiding in Thailand for several years. Thai immigration police said he is now being prepared for extradition to Germany to face legal proceedings.

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The arrest was announced on 11 July 2026 by Major General Pairat Phukcharoen, Commander of Immigration Division 4, as part of a nationwide operation targeting transnational crime under the Immigration Bureau’s Zero Tolerance policy and proactive measures introduced by the Royal Thai Police. The operation is aimed at preventing foreign nationals considered a threat to public safety from using Thailand as a refuge.

Police Colonel Manuwat Kosanan, Deputy Commander and spokesperson for Immigration Division 4, said German authorities urgently requested assistance in locating the suspect, who was wanted under an Interpol Red Notice after repeatedly evading court appearances before fleeing to Thailand.

Authorities identified the suspect only by the initials B.K. They said German investigators accuse him of repeatedly sexually abusing his 10-year-old Thai stepson after the child’s Thai mother relocated to Germany with him. Police described the suspect as a high-priority fugitive wanted in connection with serious offences involving the repeated sexual abuse of a child over several years.

Immigration investigators later established that the suspect was hiding in Lak Khet subdistrict, Mueang Buriram district, Buriram province. Major General Pairat ordered Police Colonel Chayut Nilprasert, head of the Immigration Division 4 Investigation Unit, to lead a team to locate and arrest him.

Officers said the operation was difficult because the suspect was aware he was being sought. Investigators said he had switched off his mobile phone, avoided using technology and social media, and rarely opened the door to visitors.

Once officers confirmed his location, they disguised themselves as local village officials carrying out a routine inspection of the property. After the suspect opened the door, officers arrested him, presented the Interpol Red Notice and served an order revoking his permission to remain in Thailand.

Major General Pairat said the arrest reflected close cooperation between Thailand and Germany in combating transnational crime, particularly offences involving children and human trafficking. He added that Thailand would not serve as a safe haven for foreign criminals attempting to evade justice.

The Daily News reported that the suspect is expected to be extradited to Germany to face criminal proceedings. Thai authorities also confirmed that he will be placed on the country’s immigration blacklist, preventing him from returning to Thailand in the future.

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12 July 2026

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Kudos to the immigration team for the 'local village official' disguise. These fugitives think they can disappear in Isaan by turning off their phones, completely forgetting that the village network sees absolutely everything.

13 minutes ago, Nemises said:

Kudos to the immigration team for the 'local village official' disguise. These fugitives think they can disappear in Isaan by turning off their phones, completely forgetting that the village network sees absolutely everything.

It is hard for a spot to hide in Isann.