RAYONG, THAILAND – Immigration police in Rayong arrested a 62-year-old Indian man on 9 March who was wanted in Bangkok on a fraud warrant.
Midday arrest in Rayong
The arrest took place on 9 March at around 12.30 p.m. in Rayong province. Officers said they detained the man as part of a targeted search operation.
According to the Immigration Investigation Team, the action followed prior intelligence work aimed at locating the suspect in Rayong. No details about the exact arrest location were provided in the official information.
Coordination with Bangkok police
Investigators from the Immigration Investigation Team Rayong worked closely with Huai Khwang Police Station in Bangkok. Authorities referred to integrated information sharing and rapid follow-up that led to the arrest.
Officials highlighted that cooperation between provincial immigration officers and metropolitan police was central to tracking the suspect. The joint effort enabled officers to act quickly once the man’s whereabouts in Rayong became clear.
Identity of the arrested man
The detained man was identified as Mr. Hemant (62), an Indian national. An open arrest warrant for fraud had been issued against him in Bangkok.
The allegations were described as charges related to deception. No further information on the underlying case or alleged victims was released in the statement.
Operation led by immigration police
The operation was carried out under the supervision of Pol. Col. Komwut Chongboonwatthana, superintendent of Rayong Immigration, and Pol. Lt. Col. Chanyarat Buathongchan, his deputy. Both officers oversaw the coordinated enforcement action.
Operational command was handled by Pol. Lt. Col. Wiset Wansawat and Pol. Maj. Krit Thaitheerasetthian from the Rayong Immigration Office. They were responsible for directing the team that executed the arrest.
Transfer to Huai Khwang for legal process
After the arrest, Mr. Hemant was handed over to investigators at Huai Khwang Police Station in Bangkok. Further legal steps were to be taken there under Thai law.
The transfer placed the case back under the jurisdiction where the fraud warrant had been issued. No information was given about upcoming court dates or potential bail.
No statement from the suspect
There was initially no immediate explanation from the arrested man regarding the allegations. At the time of the announcement, no formal plea or detailed response from the suspect was known.
Authorities did not report any public comments from defence representatives or relatives. The investigation into the fraud case continued under Bangkok police.
Public debate on enforcement in tourist provinces
The report also raised questions about how strictly authorities in tourist and economic provinces such as Rayong should pursue wanted individuals when proceedings were based in Bangkok. Readers were invited to share their experiences with police checks and immigration controls in Thailand.
“What level of consistency should authorities in holiday and economic provinces like Rayong apply in searches for wanted persons when the proceedings actually take place in Bangkok?”
said the report, inviting discussion.
“What experiences have you had in Thailand with police checks, immigration authorities or cooperation between provinces – factual comments are welcome.”
said the article, opening a broader debate on inter-provincial collaboration.