The arrest took place on July 25 in the Chalong area.

Suspected Leader of Russian Organized Crime Group Arrested on Phuket Immigration police on Phuket arrested a Russian citizen considered by Russian authorities to be the leader of a large organized crime group. The arrest took place on July 25 in the Chalong area. The operation was carried out after receiving an official request for extradition through diplomatic channels. For several weeks, law enforcement had been monitoring the suspect before obtaining a judicial warrant and making the arrest. According to officials, the Russian national was in Thailand with an expired visa. Additionally, the Criminal Court of Bangkok already issued an extradition order for him. The investigation claims that the man led a criminal network suspected of transnational crimes and large-scale fraud causing significant financial damage. Currently, the detainee is held at the Chalong police station. After formalizing the violation of migration laws case, the official extradition procedure to Russia will begin.