BANGKOK — Immigration police have arrested an elderly Polish fugitive who was wanted on an international Interpol Red Notice. Officers apprehended the suspect in the northeastern province of Buriram after discovering he had been hiding in the country illegally.
Mr. Andzej, a 64-year-old Polish national, was taken into custody for residing in the kingdom after his legal permit had expired. According to immigration records, the suspect had overstayed his visa by exactly 42 days before law enforcement tracked him down.
Key Takeaways
- High-Profile Arrest: Immigration police captured 64-year-old Polish national Mr. Andzej in Buriram province.
- Visa Violation: The suspect was initially detained for overstaying his legal permit in Thailand by 42 days.
- International Fugitive: He is the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for his role in a multi-million baht European tax fraud syndicate.
- Deportation Pending: Thai authorities will process his overstay charges before deporting him to Poland for criminal prosecution.
European law enforcement agencies had been actively hunting for Mr. Andzej due to his alleged involvement in a major organized crime group. European prosecutors state that the criminal ring operated a highly sophisticated, transnational tax fraud scheme across Europe.
Investigative reports reveal that the criminal operation took place over several months, specifically running between December 13 and August 25. The organized syndicate specialized in manipulating financial records to dramatically reduce standard value-added tax (VAT) obligations for various businesses.
The financial damage caused by the organized crime group is extensive. The fraudulent operation allegedly caused losses of more than 46 million baht ($1.3 million USD) to the state Ministry of Finance.
Immigration Prepares for Extradition
Thai immigration investigators were alerted to the suspect’s presence after a routine database check flagged his active Interpol Red Notice. The international alert warns global law enforcement agencies that a person is wanted for serious prosecution in their home country.
Following his arrest in Buriram, Mr. Andzej was transferred to the local authorities for immediate processing. Thai officials confirmed that the individual will face formal legal proceedings regarding his immigration violations before any international transfer takes place.
Once the domestic legal procedures for the 42-day overstay are complete, officials will coordinate with the Polish embassy. The kingdom will deport the suspect back to his home country, where he faces severe prison time for organized fiscal crime.
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