Russian fugitive arrested by Pattaya Immigration Police

PATTAYA: -- Chonburi Immigration Police have arrested a Russian fugitive, on the run since 2010 after he was convicted of serious drug offences in Russia and decided to flee to Thailand to avoid imprisonment. A notice from Interpol had been given to Immigration based in Jomtien indicating intelligence suggested he was residing somewhere in Pattaya after fleeing Russian in February 2010.

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-- Pattaya One 2011-06-10

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The recent trend when all sorts of fugitive criminals from all over the world settle down in Pattaya is very disturbing. It has been maybe a little over a month since some Aussie murderer got caught and then two Czech bank robbers. Maybe Thailand should introduce more thorough ID checks on the border...

Edited June 10, 201115 yr by vermut12

The recent trend when all sorts of fugitive criminals from all over the world settle down in Pattaya is very disturbing. It has been maybe a little over a month since some Aussie murderer got caught and then two Czech bank robbers. Maybe Thailand should introduce more thorough ID checks on the border...

er, "Recent Trend". Surely you jest. Has been a haven for all sorts for many years.

However, other towns in Thailand have their fair share, eg. The English builder in Hua Hin who was alleged to be involved in the shooting of the old American guy. He skipped bail while waiting sentence in UK

It seems many times the Thai officials are made aware of the fugitive being in their jurisdiction and even a address is provided, by the country who has arrest warrants out for them. It may be that the pursuers have the contacts to know where to start looking and are putting pressure on the BIB to follow through.

I wonder after a period in jail, with little food how well his ability to comunicate in English improves.......