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During the operation of the Thai immigration police, a Russian citizen was arrested, the alleged leader of an international criminal group engaged in forging and selling passports of 15 different countries, including the United States. According to the Thai newspaper Khaosod, the damage caused by the group's activities is estimated at more than 30 million baht.
On July 10, 2024, representatives of the Thai Immigration Bureau officially announced the detention of a 44-year-old Russian named Artem. The suspect was arrested on the basis of a warrant issued by the Bangkok Southern Criminal Court on June 26, 2024. A Russian citizen has been charged with manufacturing and selling fake passports, as well as importing fake passports into Thailand.
Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, Police Major General Pantana Nuchanart, said the arrest was made in an apartment complex on Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Street in Bangrak District, Bangkok.
An investigation by the Immigration Bureau revealed that a criminal network imported and sold fake passports in Thailand. Initially, the investigators attention was drawn to photos of pages of supposedly American passports. A detailed study of the photos revealed a number of suspicious anomalies, which suggested that the documents were forged. Information about the forgery was confirmed by the Department of Foreign Criminal Investigations in Thailand.
Further investigation revealed that the criminal network openly advertised its services through popular apps such as VK, Telegram and WhatsApp, as well as through websites. The criminals claimed that they could produce passports of 15 different nationalities, presenting this as a legal process for obtaining citizenship. Payment was made through digital currency accounts, and to increase trust, a company was even created in Thailand.
It is interesting to note that the use of cryptocurrencies to pay for illegal services is becoming increasingly common in the criminal world, as it makes it difficult for law enforcement agencies to track financial flows.
The police also found that many victims were deceived. Some of them did not receive their passports at all, while others were sent fake documents via FedEx from the Dominican Republic.
During a joint investigation with the US Department of Transnational Crimes, it was established that the leader of the group is Artem, which led to his arrest. During the arrest, material evidence was seized, including mobile phones, laptops, bank books and foreign credit cards.
Further investigation revealed that there was a clear division of responsibilities in the criminal network. In the Dominican Republic, there were people who received orders for the production of fake passports from Artem. They were also responsible for advertising, communicating with victims and managing the money received from them.
Experts note that such transnational criminal groups are becoming more sophisticated in their methods. The use of modern technologies, such as cryptocurrencies and secure messengers, significantly complicates the work of law enforcement agencies.
The Thai authorities urge citizens to be vigilant and report any suspicious offers related to obtaining passports or citizenship. The investigation is ongoing, and it is possible that new arrests of persons associated with this criminal group may follow in the near future.
On July 10, 2024, representatives of the Thai Immigration Bureau officially announced the detention of a 44-year-old Russian named Artem. The suspect was arrested on the basis of a warrant issued by the Bangkok Southern Criminal Court on June 26, 2024. A Russian citizen has been charged with manufacturing and selling fake passports, as well as importing fake passports into Thailand.
Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, Police Major General Pantana Nuchanart, said the arrest was made in an apartment complex on Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Street in Bangrak District, Bangkok.
An investigation by the Immigration Bureau revealed that a criminal network imported and sold fake passports in Thailand. Initially, the investigators attention was drawn to photos of pages of supposedly American passports. A detailed study of the photos revealed a number of suspicious anomalies, which suggested that the documents were forged. Information about the forgery was confirmed by the Department of Foreign Criminal Investigations in Thailand.
Further investigation revealed that the criminal network openly advertised its services through popular apps such as VK, Telegram and WhatsApp, as well as through websites. The criminals claimed that they could produce passports of 15 different nationalities, presenting this as a legal process for obtaining citizenship. Payment was made through digital currency accounts, and to increase trust, a company was even created in Thailand.
It is interesting to note that the use of cryptocurrencies to pay for illegal services is becoming increasingly common in the criminal world, as it makes it difficult for law enforcement agencies to track financial flows.
The police also found that many victims were deceived. Some of them did not receive their passports at all, while others were sent fake documents via FedEx from the Dominican Republic.
During a joint investigation with the US Department of Transnational Crimes, it was established that the leader of the group is Artem, which led to his arrest. During the arrest, material evidence was seized, including mobile phones, laptops, bank books and foreign credit cards.
Further investigation revealed that there was a clear division of responsibilities in the criminal network. In the Dominican Republic, there were people who received orders for the production of fake passports from Artem. They were also responsible for advertising, communicating with victims and managing the money received from them.
Experts note that such transnational criminal groups are becoming more sophisticated in their methods. The use of modern technologies, such as cryptocurrencies and secure messengers, significantly complicates the work of law enforcement agencies.
The Thai authorities urge citizens to be vigilant and report any suspicious offers related to obtaining passports or citizenship. The investigation is ongoing, and it is possible that new arrests of persons associated with this criminal group may follow in the near future.
