Russian Man Arrested in Pattaya Over Alleged Online Scam Network
Russian Man Arrested in Pattaya Over Alleged Online Scam Network
PATTAYA, November 13, 2026 — A 20-year-old Russian man has been arrested in Pattaya on suspicion of collecting cash for an alleged online scam network, with police seizing 40,000 baht and a mobile phone during the operation.
The suspect, identified only as Dmitrii, was detained outside a shopping mall in South Pattaya on November 12, according to Pattaya Police Station.
Police said they suspected Dmitrii of being assigned to withdraw money from bank accounts used as mule accounts by the alleged network.
Police Monitored Suspected Cash Collector
Investigators said they had detected suspicious activities linked to an online scam operation in Pattaya, which allegedly used individuals to withdraw money from accounts containing funds transferred by victims.
Following an investigation, police identified Dmitrii as a suspected cash collector and monitored his movements before making the arrest.
He was detained while collecting cash outside the shopping mall in South Pattaya. Officers also seized 40,000 baht and a mobile phone.
Police said the phone contained information connected to the alleged operation, although they did not disclose further details.
Three Charges Reported
Police reportedly filed three charges against Dmitrii: public fraud, an offence under the Computer Crime Act and an offence relating to participation in a criminal network.
The investigation into the alleged online scam operation is ongoing.
