Chonburi: In a significant crackdown on transnational crimes, a Chinese woman, identified as Ms. Lu, was arrested in Thailand for evading an arrest warrant. The Royal Thai Police, led by Commissioner-General Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanphet, carried out the operation as part of the government's intensified efforts to tackle crimes that threaten national peace and order, including those involving illegal immigration and business activities conducted by foreigners using illegal means.
According to Thai News Agency, the arrest occurred on January 30, 2025, following an extensive investigation spearheaded by various high-ranking officials from the Royal Thai Police and the Metropolitan Police Bureau. The operation was conducted by an arrest team from the News Analysis and Special Equipment Division, Metropolitan Police Bureau, who apprehended Ms. Lu in front of a residence in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province.
Ms. Lu was wanted under Criminal Court Arrest Warrant No. 961/2567 for allegedly arranging for others to illegally cross the border. Her arrest is part of a broader initiative to suppress transnational crimes and protect public interests by targeting individuals and groups engaged in illegal activities within Thailand.
Following her detention, Ms. Lu was handed over to the Office of International Affairs, under the Office of the Attorney General, for further proceedings in accordance with the Extradition Act of 2008. The actions taken by Thai authorities reflect their commitment to upholding the law and maintaining order by addressing crimes with international implications.