Some Russian suspects fled to Thailand after getting entangled in drug and financial crimes in their country. The second Russian suspect arrested was Mikhail Kriventsov who was wanted by Interpol on charges of dealing in heroin. The Russian embassy in Thailand contacted Thai police to inform them the suspect was wanted by Russian authorities. The third Russian suspect detained was Anton Filippov who was wanted by Russian authorities for defying a court order and absconding. The fourth Russian suspect arrested was Sergei Mareev who was wanted by both Russian police and Interpol.

Source: Bangkok Post April 17, 2017 21:56 UTC