Two Swedish nationals, wanted for a large-scale scam in Sweden, were arrested in Pattaya, Chonburi Province, following an Interpol Red Notice. The suspects, identified as Mr. John and Mr. Vladis, allegedly operated a call center scheme targeting elderly individuals in Sweden, resulting in financial losses exceeding 50 million baht.
According to Police Colonel Phloen Klinphayom, Deputy Commander of Immigration Division 3, the suspects had fled to Thailand and were discovered in the Bang Lamung District of Pattaya after overstaying their visas. Immigration officials reported that the two fugitives used fraudulent methods to access victims’ personal information, convincing them to download malicious applications that allowed them to siphon money into accounts abroad, including in Asia and South America.
Following coordinated efforts between Thai authorities and Swedish law enforcement, nine members of the scam network were arrested in Sweden. The remaining two suspects sought refuge in Thailand, evading capture for 57 days beyond their visa limits.
The arrests occurred during a routine inspection outside an apartment building in Pattaya. Immigration officers, noticing suspicious behavior, requested identification and confirmed the individuals’ status as subjects of the Red Notice. Both men were detained and handed over to Pattaya City Police Station for legal procedures.
The suspects are expected to face deportation after completing legal formalities, in line with Thai immigration policy on visa violations and international cooperation with Interpol.