Phuket immigration police apprehended a 26-year-old Ukrainian national on Tuesday, who was sought under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged involvement in investment scams. Authorities in Phuket confirmed the arrest but did not disclose the suspect’s identity or the exact location of the operation.
The Ukrainian man is accused of participating in a criminal group that operated a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme. The gang reportedly established a Telegram chat account and a fake “Bybit” platform to deceive individuals. Investigations suggest the group was based in Kyiv.
A victim filed a complaint in September of the previous year, reporting a loss of US$1,981, equivalent to approximately 66,000 Thai baht. International investigators are currently working to determine if other individuals have fallen victim to this scam.
Thai immigration police have since revoked the suspect’s visa and initiated proceedings for his extradition.