Phuket minivan driver arrested after tourist alleges sexual assault

A 42-year-old minivan driver was arrested in Phuket after a 20-year-old Ukrainian tourist alleged he sexually assaulted her after offering help when she got lost.

A 42-year-old minivan driver has been arrested in Phuket after a 20-year-old Ukrainian tourist alleged that he sexually assaulted her.

According to the source, the alleged assault happened after the tourist became lost and asked the driver for help. He allegedly offered her a ride before pulling her into his vehicle and attacking her.

The source said the driver later dropped the woman back at her hotel. She then told a friend about what had happened and authorities were alerted.

Police reviewed local CCTV footage as part of the investigation before making the arrest, according to the source.

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