PHUKET, Thailand – Immigration Police in Phuket have located a Swedish woman allegedly linked to an international call center scam network and wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for suspected fraud. The operation was carried out by investigators from Immigration Bureau Division 6 in cooperation with Phuket Immigration officers after authorities received information that a foreign national connected to a call center scam operation had entered Thailand and was staying in Phuket.
The investigation was conducted under the direction of Immigration Bureau Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumas Boonyalak, with senior immigration officials ordering officers to intensify efforts against foreign nationals who enter Thailand while wanted for offences abroad or who are suspected of involvement in transnational crime. Officers from the Immigration Bureau Division 6 Investigation Unit and Phuket Immigration tracked the suspect before locating Mrs. Felicia, a Swedish national, in Wichit Subdistrict, Phuket, on August 4.
Authorities said checks with international law enforcement partners, including cooperation with Nordic police authorities and the Foreign Affairs Division of the Royal Thai Police, confirmed that the woman was wanted under Interpol Red Notice No. A-9962/6-2026, issued on June 24. She was wanted in connection with allegations of public fraud involving a call centre scam network.
According to investigators, the suspect was allegedly part of a group of more than 14 people who operated a scheme in early 2022 by impersonating employees of finance companies and banks. The group allegedly contacted victims by phone and persuaded them to transfer money. Police said the alleged operation involved 163 fraudulent transactions, causing losses of more than 60 million baht.
A biometric database check showed that Mrs. Felicia entered Thailand on January 31, through Ranong Customs Pier on a tourist visa. She was initially permitted to stay until March 31, before receiving an extension from Phuket Immigration until August 31. After confirming her status, Immigration Bureau Division 6 revoked her permission to remain in Thailand. Officers then transferred her to Phuket Immigration for processing before deportation procedures to return her to Sweden.
Immigration authorities said the case reflects continued cooperation between Thai and international agencies in tracking down individuals wanted for cross-border crimes. Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumas said Thailand would continue working with security agencies worldwide to ensure the country is not used as a refuge for fugitives or a base for transnational criminal activities. Foreign nationals found to pose a threat to public safety or violate Thai laws will face legal action in accordance with regulations.
