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The young Russian, an alleged gangster, is taken into custody on Phuket

Suspected Russian Gangster Arrested on Phuket, Accused of $1.7m Fraud

Wednesday, November 4, 2015
PHUKET: A Russian man arrested on an Interpol warrant on Phuket has been described as a gangster who defrauded victims of at least $1.7 million.

Eldar Gasanguseynov, who turns 30 next month, was nabbed in the car park outside the Nai Harn Gym in Viset Road, southern Phuket, about 2pm today by Phuket immigration officers.

A letter from Russian authorities last week alerted local officers that he was probably on the holiday island.

It's believed Mr Gasanguseynov had a non-B visa but was mostly talknig it easy and working out at the gym regularly.

His visa expired in August.

Companies named in the list of alleged frauds included Centre of Development, QuadroMed, AlphaMed, UltraMed, Biolife and the International Academy of Clairvoyance.

He will be questioned by Immigration, probably fined for overstaying and then deported.

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I am surprised he managed to defraud the International Academy of Clairvoyance.

Posted by Tom Woods on November 4, 2015 21:16

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@Tom woods They didn't see that one coming.

Posted by Kirkdale Boy on November 4, 2015 21:41

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Sorry but more examples of the the Russian criminal mentality, four years ago there were no Russians here, all of a sudden Russian pole dancers in Bangla, and then, hotels, mainly in the south west, swamped with them. Yes I know there are bad eggs from all societies but they don't invade like they have. Phuket was a simple, fun place ten years ago and 35 years ago it was a very basic and uncomplicated place for families. Yes, before you comment ED, I am an not happy with the invasion of Russians.

Posted by Anonymous on November 4, 2015 23:50

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TW,
Not as surprised as they would have been.

Posted by MoW on November 5, 2015 01:07

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Nice one Tom lol.

Posted by pete59 on November 5, 2015 04:36

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Unless the PERP is just another garden-variety psychopath Tom , he's evidently not clairvoyant enough to wipe that rather foolish, albeit "confident" grin off his piehole.

Posted by farang888 on November 5, 2015 05:20

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What that confident smile means?

Posted by Sam on November 5, 2015 09:29

Editor Comment:

Smiles have no meaning, Sam, in Thailand.


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