Phuket Immigration officers captured a Swedish fugitive wanted by Interpol over a ฿60 million call centre fraud. Police say she belonged to a 14-member scam gang behind 163 fraudulent transfers and is now in custody awaiting deportation.
A Swedish woman wanted worldwide under an Interpol Red Notice over a call centre fraud that allegedly stole more than ฿60 million has been arrested in Phuket after Immigration Bureau investigators tracked her through intelligence, surveillance and biometric records. Accused of belonging to a 14-member gang linked to 163 fraudulent money transfers, the suspect now faces deportation to Sweden as Thai authorities hail another major success in their widening campaign to hunt down international fugitives using the Kingdom as a refuge.
A Swedish woman wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for a multi-million-baht call centre fraud has been arrested in Phuket after a cross-agency manhunt.
She is now awaiting deportation to Sweden. Police said she belonged to a criminal network that allegedly swindled victims out of more than ฿60 million through fake banking calls.
The breakthrough followed a coordinated operation by Immigration Bureau Region 6 and Phuket Immigration Office. Officers acted after receiving intelligence that the internationally wanted suspect had entered Phuket and was living on the island. In response, investigators launched surveillance to establish her movements and confirm her identity.
Swedish suspect accused of helping call centre gang steal over ฿60 million in 163 fraudulent transfers
Police identified the suspect only as Ms. Felicia, a Swedish national. According to investigators, she is wanted by Swedish authorities for public fraud.
They said she was part of a call centre gang with more than 14 members. The organisation allegedly operated by impersonating finance company and bank officials before telephoning unsuspecting victims.
Victims were persuaded to transfer money into accounts controlled by the group. As a result, investigators linked the gang to 163 fraudulent transactions. Total losses exceeded ฿60 million. Police said the operation began in early 2022 and continued until Swedish authorities uncovered the network.
The operation was announced on August 4 at Immigration Bureau Region 6. It was directed by Pol. Maj. Gen. Chutharet Yingyongdamrongsakul, Commander of Immigration Bureau Region 6. Meanwhile, Pol. Col. Panuphak Jitprayuratee, Deputy Commander of Immigration Bureau Region 6, supervised the investigation.
Alongside him worked Pol. Col. Chiddecha Songhong, Deputy Commander of Sa Kaeo Provincial Police assigned to the Immigration Bureau. Pol. Col. Wuttipat Napachoti, Superintendent of the Investigation Division, coordinated the inquiry with Pol. Col. Khemachat Wattananapakasem, Superintendent of Phuket Immigration Office.
Immigration officers tracked Swedish fugitive before confirming Interpol warrant and moving in to arrest
As part of the investigation, officers from Immigration Bureau Region 6 began tracking the suspect’s movements. Pol. Lt. Col. Sitthimon Soiphuraya led the surveillance team. At the same time, Phuket Immigration officers under Pol. Lt. Col. Adisorn Boonchum joined the operation. Detectives quietly monitored the suspect until they confirmed both her identity and location.
Notably, investigators established that Ms. Felicia was the subject of Interpol Red Notice No. A-9962/6-2026. The warrant was issued on June 24, 2026, for the offence of defrauding the public. Police said the notice matched intelligence gathered during the Phuket investigation.
On August 4, the operation entered its final stage. Investigators received fresh information placing the suspect in Wichit subdistrict. Without delay, officers moved into the area. They located the woman before approaching and identifying themselves. Officers then requested documents to verify her identity.
Next, investigators examined her immigration records through Thailand’s biometric system. The database confirmed she had entered Thailand on January 31, 2026, through Ranong Customs Port. Initially, she was granted a tourist visa until March 31, 2026. Later, she successfully applied for an extension at Phuket Immigration Office. That approval allowed her to remain in Thailand until August 31, 2026.
Interpol warrant led to revoked visa as Swedish fraud suspect is prepared for deportation from Thailand
However, the investigation took another turn after officers confirmed the Interpol Red Notice. Immigration Bureau Region 6 immediately revoked her permission to remain in the Kingdom. Officers then escorted the suspect to Phuket Immigration Office without incident.
She is now being held under immigration procedures while officials prepare her return to Sweden. According to police, the deportation will proceed under Thai immigration law and established international procedures.
Separately, the Immigration Bureau said the arrest demonstrated close cooperation between Thai and international law enforcement agencies. Intelligence sharing helped pinpoint the suspect’s location. In parallel, biometric technology enabled officers to verify both her identity and immigration history within minutes.
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Officials said international arrest warrant databases remain a key tool in tracking foreign fugitives. Likewise, cross-border cooperation continues to strengthen investigations involving transnational crime.
Finally, the Immigration Bureau reaffirmed that Thailand will not become a hiding place for fugitives or transnational criminals. It added that foreign nationals posing a threat to national security or public order will face legal action. Immigration measures, including the cancellation of permission to stay and deportation, will then follow under Thai law.
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