Details of the crime
In the southern region of Thailand, in Satun District, a 32-year-old Russian tourist was arrested, who, according to investigators, was involved in large-scale illegal financial transactions. According to The Phuket Express, the amount of these operations reached almost 3 billion rubles, recalculated from Thai baht.
The Russian was detained at a checkpoint in Wan Prajan (Huang Don) district when he tried to cross the border in his car. Upon checking his documents, it became known that his passport had expired and he had a red wanted level from Interpol. This fact was the first step in the investigation into his alleged involvement in illegal financial transactions.
According to a preliminary assessment by the Royal Thai Immigration Bureau, the suspect was involved in electronic financial transactions forming large-scale transactions worth more than 1 billion baht, equivalent to 3 billion rubles. It is emphasized that his activities may have been linked to a large Russian criminal group.
According to preliminary data, the Russian is considered a member of a large Russian criminal group specializing in illegal financial transactions. He has been charged with abuse of power, which may be just the tip of the iceberg in his involvement in criminal machinations.
Thai police have so far refrained from commenting on the case, without providing further information to the public. This may be due to the complexity and scope of the investigation, which requires close scrutiny of all aspects of the case.
A key element of a successful investigation will be the collection of evidence to prove the Russian's involvement in the criminal group. Investigators will actively search for connections, electronic traces and financial transactions to fully reconstruct the picture of illegal activity.
If the Russian is found guilty, he could face serious penalties under Thai law. It could also lead to extradition requests from Russia for further legal proceedings.
Author of the article: Ekaterina Antonova
