At 10:00 AM on July 28th, 2024, Kamala police officers reported the arrest of a Russian tourist involved in the exchange of counterfeit foreign currency in Kamala, Kathu.

Russian man arrested in Bangkok for passport forgery

According to the police, the arrest followed complaints from victims who unknowingly exchanged fake foreign banknotes between July 23-27, 2024. Following an investigation, police apprehended 22-year-old Russian national Ms. Evgeniia, no last name provided, at a pool villa in Kamala on the evening of July 27th, with 32 counterfeit 50-dollar bills.

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By Kittisak Phalaharn
The Phuket Express