BANGKOK, Thailand – Two French brothers wanted internationally were arrested in Bangkok’s Asoke district.
Zugriff im Asoke-Viertel
On June 23, 2026, officers from Investigative Department 3 of the Immigration Bureau raided a condominium in Bangkok’s Asoke district. They took into custody two brothers, identified only as Abdulrahim and Mustafa. The arrests occurred simultaneously.
Investigators had been monitoring the men for some time and tracking their movements before pinpointing their location. Both individuals were subject to arrest warrants issued by French authorities.
Interpol-Red-Notice gegen Abdulrahim
Abdulrahim was a significant figure, with an Interpol Red Notice issued against him. The allegations include drug smuggling, cross-border organized crime, and money laundering. The specific crimes attributed to his brother, Mustafa, were not disclosed by the authorities. However, it is confirmed that he was also being sought by France.
Chefermittler koordinieren den Schlag
The operation was overseen by high-ranking police generals. Lieutenant General Phanumas Boonyalak, Major General Phanthana Nuchanart, and Major General Songprod Sirisukha assigned a special team to carry out the arrests. Colonel Suriya Phuangsombat and his unit from Investigative Department IB3 eventually located and apprehended the suspects.
Aufenthaltsrecht sofort kassiert
Immediately following their detention, the officers informed the brothers that their residency permits in Thailand had been revoked with immediate effect. Under Thai immigration law, they are now considered undesirable persons.
They were transferred to the relevant department of the immigration bureau for further legal processing, initiating their deportation to France.
Jagd nach möglichen Komplizen
Thai authorities have ordered an expanded investigation into individuals connected to the brothers. The immigration bureau aims to identify any potential accomplices. This operation is part of an ongoing campaign to locate and remove internationally wanted criminals from Thailand.
Sicherheit vor schweren Jungs
The arrests underscore the pressure Thailand is applying to internationally wanted offenders. Officials emphasized that the investigations are ongoing to uncover the suspects’ entire network. The French brothers will remain in custody until all legal procedures for their extradition are completed.