A Chinese national wanted in connection with an alleged 2.5 million yuan bribery case has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after arriving on a flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian authorities said. The suspect, identified only as Mr Shen, 44, was taken into custody by officers from the Immigration Bureau after his permission to stay in Thailand was revoked. Get today's headlines by email The arrest took place at 12.40am on July 13, 2026, following a joint operation by the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division and investigators from Immigration Division 2. The operation was carried out under the direction of Pol Lt Gen Phanumas Boonyalak, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau and Director of the Immigration Bureau’s Transnational Crime Prevention and Suppression Centre, together with senior immigration commanders including Pol Maj Gen Pratchaya Prasansuk, Pol Maj Gen Phanthana Nuchanart, Pol Maj Gen Thanit Thaiwatcharamat, Pol Maj Gen Phanop Worathanatchakul, Pol Col Ratchachot Chotkhun, Pol Col Chitdecha Songhong and Pol Col Thawatchai Narinrat. The investigation began after the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand asked Thai immigration authorities to help locate a key suspect wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Chinese authorities. According to the request, Mr Shen allegedly acted as a broker who helped three Chinese private companies secure contracts from another company in China in exchange for payments exceeding 2.5 million yuan, before fleeing the country. After receiving the information, investigators traced the suspect’s movements and determined that he would travel from Kuala Lumpur to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Officers from Immigration Division 2 were deployed to monitor the airport, where they confirmed his identity before carrying out the arrest. Following the revocation of his permission to stay in Thailand, officers informed Mr Shen of his legal rights before transferring him to Investigation Division 3 of the Immigration Bureau. He will now undergo legal procedures before being deported to China to face the outstanding charges. Thaitabloid reported that immigration officials said the operation demonstrated the effectiveness of cooperation between Immigration Division 2, the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division and overseas law enforcement agencies. The successful arrest highlighted the bureau’s ability to share intelligence, track international fugitives and intercept suspects as soon as they arrive in Thailand. Join the discussion? 14 July 2026
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