SUVARNABHUMI — A Chinese woman wanted by Interpol for involvement in illegal lending operations was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport while overstaying her visa in Thailand.
Tourist Police officers, conducting a crackdown on crimes affecting the tourism industry, in cooperation with the Department of Land Transport, intercepted a suspicious Ford vehicle with Chiang Mai license plates. The driver, identified as Miss Mengna, failed to show a passport, only showing a personal driving permit.
Upon checking immigration records, authorities found that Miss Mengna had entered Thailand on September 10, 2023, with a visa valid until April 9, 2024, having stayed in the country for 218 days. While officers were preparing to charge her for visa violations, her suspicious behavior prompted further investigation.
A subsequent check with the Tourist Police Division 1, Investigation Section 3, revealed that Miss Mengna was subject to an Interpol Red Notice. She was wanted for her involvement in an illegal lending operation in China, where she allegedly participated in loan fraud schemes that involved misrepresenting loan amounts and using violent tactics for debt collection, including threats and physical assault against victims.
Miss Mengna was apprehended while attempting to pick up relatives at Suvarnabhumi Airport. She has been transferred to the Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station for legal proceedings, and authorities are coordinating with Interpol Region 2 for further action.
The arrest comes as part of Thailand’s ongoing efforts to crack down on international criminals using the country as a safe haven. The case highlights the successful cooperation between Thai law enforcement agencies in identifying and apprehending foreign fugitives.
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