On January 9, 2026, Thailand’s Immigration Division 5, working with the Department of Special Investigation, arrested a Chinese man in Hang Dong district, Chiang Mai province. He was wanted in China on suspicion of unlawfully taking deposits from the public. Officers used intelligence to locate his hiding place and carried out a search and arrest after obtaining court authorisation. The case reportedly involves more than 7 billion baht, approximately US$220 million.
The man’s passport has been revoked, as has his permission to stay in Thailand. Chiang Mai Immigration is currently handling further detention and deportation procedures in accordance with the law, while judicial proceedings remain ongoing.
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