Arrested at a luxury hotel in Phuket: French man fleeing 32 Interpol warrants for drug and money laundering cases hiding in Thailand
Arrested at a luxury hotel in Phuket: French man fleeing 32 Interpol warrants for drug and money laundering cases hiding in Thailand — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
A French national wanted on 32 Interpol warrants for drug trafficking and money laundering was arrested at a luxury hotel in Phuket on April 10, immigration police said. The suspect, identified only as a 35-year-old male, had been hiding in Thailand to evade prosecution in multiple international cases. Authorities said the arrest followed cooperation between Thai immigration officials and international law enforcement.
Details of the Arrest and Ongoing Investigations
Police located the suspect at a high-end hotel in the Patong area, where he had checked in under a false identity. Officers reported seizing several electronic devices and travel documents during the operation.
The French man faces extradition proceedings, with authorities confirming that all 32 Interpol warrants remain active. Thai police stated that further investigation is underway to determine whether the suspect had local accomplices or connections to criminal activity within Phuket.
Source: https://www.matichon.co.th/region/news_5672601
