Ukrainian Woman Arrested in Luxury Phuket Condo for Massive Pyramid Scheme Fraud

Police cybercrime units arrested a Ukrainian woman in a luxury condo in Chalong, Phuket on February 19th, following a request from US security and legal agencies. The suspect is wanted for an international wire fraud case involving a Ponzi/Pyramid Scheme that caused approximately 340 million USD (over 10.6 billion baht) in damages. Police conducted a coordinated search operation, seizing multiple electronic devices including mobile phones, computers, laptops, and iPads as evidence, with US agencies like FBI, HSI, and USSS observing the arrest process for potential extradition.