Swedish Call Center Fraudster Arrested in Phuket

Khaosod•Society•9d ago

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Thai authorities arrested a Swedish national in Phuket who was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for public fraud.

•A Swedish woman named Felicia was arrested in Phuket on August 4, 2026.
•Felicia was wanted under Interpol Red Notice A-9962/6-2026 for defrauding the public of over 60 million baht.
•The suspect entered Thailand via Ranong on January 31, 2026, using a tourist visa.
•The Immigration Bureau has revoked Felicia's permission to stay in Thailand for deportation to Sweden.

Overview

•Felicia and over 14 accomplices posed as finance company and bank officials in early 2022 to deceive victims into making over 163 transfers.
•The fraudulent activities led to damages exceeding 60 million baht.
•Interpol issued Red Notice A-9962/6-2026 for Felicia on June 24, 2026.
•Felicia entered Thailand through the Ranong Customs Pier checkpoint on January 31, 2026, with a tourist visa valid until March 31, 2026.
•Police from the Investigation Division of Immigration Bureau 6 and Phuket Immigration arrested Felicia in Wichit Subdistrict, Phuket, on August 4, 2026, at approximately 14:00.
•The Commander of Immigration Bureau 6 revoked Felicia's permission to stay in the Kingdom of Thailand.
•Felicia has been handed over to Phuket Immigration for deportation to Sweden according to immigration procedures.

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Key Entities

Person

Felicia(เฟลิเซีย)ℹ️

A Swedish national wanted by Interpol for public fraud involving over 60 million baht.

Phanumart Boonyaluck(ภาณุมาศ บุญญลักษม์)

Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau.

Sittimon Soiphuraya(สิทธิมณ สร้อยภู่ระย้า)

Inquiry Officer of the Investigation Division of Immigration Bureau 6.

Adisorn Boonchum(อดิศร บุญชุ่ม)

Officer of Phuket Provincial Immigration.

Chutharet Yingyongdamrongsakul(ชูธเรศ ยิ่งยงดำรงสกุล)

Commander of Immigration Bureau 6.

Phanthana Nutchanart(พันธนะ นุชนารถ)

Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau.

Thanit Thaiwatcharamas(ธนิต ไทยวัชรามาศ)

Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau.

Phanuphak Jitprayurti(ภาณุภาคยณ์ จิตต์ประยูรตี)

Deputy Commander of Immigration Bureau 6.

Chiddacha Songhong(ชิดเดชา สองห้อง)

Deputy Commander of Sa Kaeo Provincial Police working with the Immigration Bureau.

Wuttiphat Napachote(วุฒิภัทร นภาโชติ)

Superintendent of the Investigation Division of Immigration Bureau 6.

Khemachat Wattananaphakasem(เขมชาติ วัฒนนภาเกษม)

Superintendent of Phuket Provincial Immigration.

Organization

Investigation Division of Immigration Bureau 6(กก.สส.บก.ตม.6)

The police unit responsible for investigating and arresting the Swedish suspect.

Phuket Provincial Immigration(ตม.จว.ภูเก็ต)

The immigration office in Phuket involved in the arrest and deportation process.

Interpol(ตำรวจสากล)ℹ️

The international police organization that issued the Red Notice for Felicia.

Immigration Bureau(สตม.)

The government agency coordinating the capture of international criminals.

Place

Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The province where Felicia was hiding and subsequently arrested.

Ranong(ระนอง)ℹ️

The province through which Felicia entered Thailand via a pier checkpoint.

Wichit(วิชิต)

The subdistrict in Phuket where Felicia was arrested.