Thai immigration police have arrested a 37-year-old Chinese man in Bangkok on suspicion of assisting an international crime network involved in money laundering. Authorities identified the suspect only as Wu and said Chinese officials wanted him in connection with a loan-sharking gang and related offenses.

Investigators located Wu at a luxury housing estate in the Saphan Sung district, specifically in the Ramkhamhaeng area. The arrest followed information shared through international police channels. Officers from Immigration Division 3 carried out the detention.

Alleged Role in Financial Operations

Police stated that the network linked to Wu processed transactions exceeding 500 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $75 million. The activity allegedly involved exchanges between cryptocurrency and foreign currencies for criminal groups. Investigators tied the operation to more than 133 bank accounts.

According to the police account, Wu helped recruit individuals to open bank accounts, collected their bank cards and account details, and provided them to money-laundering groups. He also arranged visas for people connected to transnational criminal networks involved in other suspected laundering cases. Authorities described his role as supplying financial and logistical services to these groups.

Evasion Tactics and Immigration Charges

Wu allegedly attempted to avoid detection by using forged documents to register his accommodation. He also changed vehicle registration plates and covered his car with a different-colored wrap. These measures failed to prevent officers from tracing him to the Bangkok residence.

Immigration checks showed that Wu’s permission to remain in Thailand had expired roughly three years and eight months earlier. Officers charged him under Section 81 of Thailand’s Immigration Act 1979 for overstaying. The Thai charge relates solely to his immigration status, while the Chinese warrant addresses the alleged criminal activity.

Next Steps in Legal Process

Authorities transferred Wu for legal proceedings in Thailand. Once those conclude, officials plan to begin deportation procedures and coordinate with Chinese counterparts regarding his return to face the outstanding warrant. The Immigration Bureau indicated that its units will continue screening foreign nationals and pursuing fugitives connected to mule accounts and money laundering.

The case forms part of ongoing Thai efforts against cross-border financial crime that incorporates digital assets. Separate investigations in recent years have targeted other networks moving funds through cryptocurrency channels, gold purchases, and related methods.