Swedish ‘cyber fraudster thai king of king king’ caught on Samui - Bangkok Post
Immigration police arrest a Swedish national wanted by authorities in his home country at a hotel room on Koh Samui in Surat Thani. (Photo: Immigration Division 6) Thai immigration police have arrested a Swedish national wanted by authorities in his home country after he was found hiding on Koh Samui.
The suspect, identified only as David, is accused of being part of a major cyber fraud network that used the remote-access software AnyDesk to steal more than 6 million Swedish kronor (20 million baht) from victims.
Police said the stolen funds were used to buy luxury items, including Rolex watches, smartphones, computers and gold bars for money laundering purposes. The suspect also faces allegations of impersonating a police officer and fraudulently obtaining firearms.
Authorities said the suspect has a lengthy criminal history involving money laundering, drug offences and assault. He is being held pending extradition to Sweden.
