BANGKOK, THAILAND – South Korean fraud suspect with international warrant arrested in Bangkok, after a lengthy pursuit involving Interpol. The suspect is believed to have defrauded nearly 20 million Baht from numerous victims.
So soll er seine Opfer um ihr Geld gebracht haben
The 31-year-old Youngkeun allegedly deceived his countrymen with multiple fabricated stories. These ranged from purported investment debts to claims of financial stability before upcoming weddings, and even promised payouts from rental property insurance, which he used to suggest forthcoming repayments.
Fifty-six alleged victims collectively transferred over 962 million Won, equivalent to approximately 20 million Baht, to the South Korean and his accomplice. The alleged crimes reportedly took place in February, according to South Korean investigators.
Flucht aus Südkorea – und dann war das Visum längst abgelaufen
Youngkeun reportedly fled South Korea before authorities could apprehend him, traveling to Thailand. Subsequently, South Korean authorities issued an arrest warrant, and Interpol placed the individual on its list of internationally wanted persons.
When Thai officers tracked him down near Phra Khanong, his residence permit had already expired for months. He had overstayed his visa by 279 days, remaining in the Kingdom without valid documentation.
Festnahme in Bangkok: Falsche Identität fliegt auf
Upon being apprehended by police, the South Korean attempted to impersonate another individual, according to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). He did not have identification documents with him.
Police escorted him to the Phra Khanong Police Station. There, his true identity and expired visa were later confirmed.
Thailand und Südkorea beraten über das weitere Vorgehen
The 31-year-old faces potential penalties in Thailand for the immigration violation. Concurrently, authorities are exploring an extradition process to South Korea, where he will stand trial for the fraud allegations.
Thai and South Korean investigators are in close communication to legally coordinate the next steps. The suspect is currently in custody.
Source: Thaiger