French drug and money laundering suspect arrested in Phuket hotel
PHUKET — Thai immigration police in Phuket have arrested a French national wanted under multiple international warrants for drug trafficking and money laundering, after tracking him to a luxury beachfront hotel in Kata…
Thai immigration police arrested a French national wanted for drug trafficking and money laundering at a luxury beachfront hotel in Kata, Phuket on April 10, 2026. The suspect, identified as Mr […], was apprehended by Immigration Police Region 6 in coordination with Phuket police and the Royal Thai Police Foreign Affairs Division. Authorities tracked the individual to the hotel after confirming multiple international warrants for his arrest.
Multi-Agency Operation and Ongoing Investigation
Police said the arrest involved close cooperation between regional immigration officers, local Phuket police, and the Foreign Affairs Division of the Royal Thai Police. The suspect was located after authorities received intelligence on his movements in Phuket.
Officials confirmed the man faced several international warrants related to drug trafficking and money laundering. Following the arrest, the suspect was taken into custody for further legal processing, with authorities coordinating with foreign law enforcement agencies.
Source: https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2026/04/10/french-drug-and-money-laundering-suspect-arrested-in-phuket-hotel/
