A Ukrainian citizen was arrested by Interpol in Phuket, Thailand.
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A Ukrainian citizen was arrested by Interpol in Phuket, Thailand.

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Published: 12/08/2026 · Occurred: 11/08/2026

Phuket

A Ukrainian citizen was arrested by Interpol in Phuket, Thailand. According to local media reports, the police received an arrest request from Interpol for a Ukrainian national suspected of committing a crime and hiding abroad.

It is reported that the Ukrainian citizen was detained at one of the hotels on Phuket Island. The police received information about his whereabouts and acted according to the Interpol request.

At present, the man is in custody and faces serious punishment for the committed crime. Interestingly, this is not the first arrest of a Ukrainian citizen in Phuket.

Previously, the police conducted a series of checks at hotels involving foreigners suspected of various violations. In particular, abandoned gambling establishments and other law violations were discovered.

According to representatives of the Phuket Police, the arrest of the Ukrainian citizen is the result of joint work with Interpol and local law enforcement agencies. At present, the man is in police custody for further investigation.

The further actions on the case will depend on the results of the investigation. The police continue to work on gathering evidence and questioning the suspect.

In case his guilt is confirmed, the Ukrainian citizen may be sentenced to a significant prison term. Currently, there is no information about any possible release or return of the detained person to Ukraine.

All further steps will depend on the decisions of the court and the investigative agencies of Phuket.

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