A Russian citizen was detained in Pattaya for a long time engaging in fraud in the field of visa services, presenting…

In Pattaya, a Russian citizen was detained for an extended period of engaging in visa fraud services by posing as the spouse of a diplomat. According to Thansettakij, the woman offered her clients a wide range of services, from "Thailand Elite" visa processing for 50,000 baht to obtaining a Russian passport and even Romanian citizenship. Clients claimed that transactions often took place in the fraudster's bedroom, which she explained as having a safe for documents. However, instead of promised documents, clients received only empty promises. The cases of two compatriots who demanded refunds became particularly dramatic. In response, the fraudster accused them of theft and succeeded in getting them detained in a Thai prison. The career of the fake diplomat ended when she herself tried to leave Thailand due to an expired visa; she was arrested by Thai authorities. Currently, Pattaya's court is considering lawsuits from victims, while the defendant awaits her verdict in jail or a deportation center. This case is one among several recent arrests of Russians in Thailand. Earlier, as reported by Bangkok Post, a Russian man with 17 kg of cannabis was detained on Phuket, and a fugitive criminal wanted for cryptocurrency robbery was arrested on Samui. Thai law enforcement has intensified efforts to combat illegal activities by foreigners, especially in tourist areas. According to Bangkok Post, several Russians working illegally as guides in Phuket and Surat Thani were also arrested recently; they are accused of providing services without proper permits. Additionally, the police detained two Russian citizens suspected of murder and dismemberment, as well as a man unlawfully possessing firearms. Experts note that increased cases of fraud and crimes involving Russians in Thailand are linked to a large influx of relocators who often try to resolve visa issues illegally. The kingdom's authorities warn that any attempts to circumvent immigration laws will be thwarted, with violators facing deportation and a ban on re-entry. Special attention is paid to cases where fraudsters pose as diplomats or government officials. Pattaya's court continues to receive new lawsuits from victims who lost money trying to obtain visas or other documents through the fake diplomat's wife. Law enforcement urges all foreigners to be vigilant and only seek services from official immigration agencies. A verdict is expected soon in the case of the fraudster, who allegedly operated alone, exploiting the trust of compatriots. For readers: Do not trust intermediaries promising "accelerated" visa or document processing through personal connections. There are no legal "fast" schemes—only seek services from official immigration authorities. ## Dossier of the Suspect Who: Russian citizen (name not provided in sources) For what they are sought / charged with: Visa fraud This case: In Pattaya, a Russian woman was detained for an extended period of engaging in visa fraud by posing as the spouse of a diplomat. She offered clients a wide range of services, from "Thailand Elite" visa processing to Romanian citizenship. Currently, the court is considering lawsuits from victims, while the defendant awaits her verdict. Related materials: No related materials found