Russian arrested for operating tourist booth without a permit

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Russian Victor Shchigolev, 32, was arrested Feb. 12 for operating a tourist booth without a permit.

Tourist Police had been watching and photographing him working at his booth on Soi 10 off Pattaya 2nd Road, gathering evidence to use against him.  When they felt the had enough, a group of officers swooped in and made the arrest.

Russian Victor Shchigolev has been arrested for working without a permit. Russian Victor Shchigolev has been arrested for working without a permit.

Officers confiscated receipts and paperwork for the World of Chang Co. Ltd., as well as Russian language tour brochures, name cards, phone numbers and a list of tourist venues.

Shchigolev was charged with working on a tourist visa and working without a permit.

He was transferred to the Pattaya Police to be held in preparation of legal proceedings.