The arrest took place at approximately 1:50pm at the airport’s international arrivals hall. It was carried out by a joint operation involving the Phuket Airport Immigration Investigation Team and officers from the Surat Thani Police Station.
The suspect was wanted under an arrest warrant for allegedly facilitating a public fraud scheme, importing false or manipulated data into a computer system and allowing others to use his electronic accounts in ways he is accused of knowing would aid in committing cybercrime, reported Phuket Airport Immigration.
The suspect’s actions are believed to be part of broader technology-related criminal activity. He was taken into custody and transferred to Surat Thani City Police Station for further legal proceedings.