A 63-year-old Belgian man was apprehended for illegal loan operations. The suspect, identified as Mr. (name removed), was detained at his residence in Soi Mangosteen, Rawai, following the issuance of a search warrant by the Phuket Provincial Court on May 24th, 2024.

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Mr. Olivier is charged with running an unauthorized pawnshop, conducting a personal loan business without a license, and imposing interest rates exceeding the legal limit. Authorities confiscated 13 motorcycles and 15 debtor identification cards from his possession. He is currently held at the Chalong Police Station.

Full story: thephuketexpress.com

By Goongnang Suksawat
The Phuket Express