A Chinese wine fraudster, wanted for a major scam RMB 2 million (US$275,000), was captured in Bangkok, Thailand. The suspect, a 42-year-old man identified only as Ming, was arrested for overstaying his visa and working illegally after fleeing from China to escape charges.
According to Bangkok Post, Ming was apprehended in a Thai hotel while working illegally as a tour guide assisting Chinese tourists with their check-in process. His capture followed a tip to Thai Immigration Bureau about a Chinese national suspected of illegal activities in Bangkok.
The immigration officiers then learned from Chinese authorities that he’s also wanted for a fraud case in China.
Investigations revealed that Ming portrayed himself as a sales manager for a wine company in China. He conned wine retailers by promising to deliver rare wines at discounted prices, collecting significant sums in advance but failing to supply any wine. The scheme led to substantial financial losses totaling approximately RMB 2 million.
Ming’s fraudulent activities came to light after Chinese victims reported the scams, prompting authorities to issue a warrant for his arrest. Thai immigration officers, upon confirming his identity and wanted status in China, detained him for immediate legal action.
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