Thai authorities have captured a 42-year-old Chinese national, identified only as Ming, in Bangkok, Thailand, for his involvement in a significant fraud case amounting to RMB 2 million (US$275,000). Ming, sought by Chinese authorities, fled to Thailand to evade charges, where he was arrested for overstaying his visa and engaging in illegal employment.
Acting on a tip-off, Thai Immigration Bureau apprehended Ming at a local hotel, where he was found working as an illicit tour guide, aiding Chinese tourists with check-in procedures. Further investigations revealed Ming’s fraudulent activities, portraying himself as a sales manager for a wine company in China. He deceived wine retailers by promising rare wines at discounted rates, collecting substantial sums upfront but failing to deliver any merchandise, resulting in significant financial losses for the victims.
Following reports from Chinese victims, Ming became a subject of a warrant in China. Upon confirmation of his identity and wanted status by Chinese authorities, Thai immigration officers took immediate legal action, detaining Ming for extradition proceedings.
