Five Russians Wanted for Alleged Abduction and Bitcoin Extortion in Phuket

Five Russian nationals are now subjects of arrest warrants in connection with the purported abduction of a Belarusian couple in the scenic resort province of Phuket. The couple was allegedly coerced into transferring cryptocurrency valued at 31 million baht before being released. Phuket Police Investigate Russian Suspects in Kidnapping Case The incident unfolded when Albert […]

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Russian rock band arrested in Phuket and face deportation to Russia

The Russian-sanctioned rock band Bi-2, which includes four Israeli citizens was arrested in Phuket last Thursday for performing without appropriate permits, Israeli media reported. The members of the band were all fined, had their passports confiscated, and were taken to a detention center. Parents of a Russian Man who Broke into the Phuket Governor’s Office […]

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