Japanese man arrested in Hua Hin for fraud and assault charges
A 42 year old Japanese national was arrested in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, on March 23 at around 2pm. He is wanted in Japan for assaulting a fellow Japanese citizen in 2017.
The arrest followed an investigation by immigration police, who located him based on a warrant issued by the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court for fraud.
Kaneda is accused of defrauding Thai and Japanese nationals by luring them into investing in cannabis and other businesses, resulting in damages worth 10 million baht (US$294,245).
He allegedly used forged documents, including information about Japanese companies operating in Thailand, to carry out these fraudulent activities. Kaneda entered Thailand most recently on September 19, 2024, through Don Mueang International Airport.
Collaboration with the Japanese Embassy in Thailand confirmed Kaneda’s identity as the person wanted in Japan for an incident on Sukhumvit 49/13, which left a victim with serious injuries, including a broken jaw and a fractured second molar. The victim had returned to Japan to file charges, leading to another arrest warrant there.
Evidence collected during the arrest suggests Kaneda’s involvement in an ongoing criminal organisation in Thailand. Police found video clips and conversations related to ransom demands, including threats of violence and potential human trafficking involving organ trade, reported KhaoSod.
Kaneda admitted to being the person named in the warrant. He was informed of his arrest and taken to Thung Maha Mek Police Station for further legal proceedings.
In similar news, a former Yakuza boss, involved in a network of international crimes, was apprehended in Bangkok’s Sathorn district during a dramatic raid. Over 30 million baht in stolen assets were discovered.
The arrest followed a request from the Japanese Embassy, which sought to revoke his visa due to serious criminal charges. Thai National Police Inspector General Police General Thatchai Pitaneelabut confirmed the capture of the suspect, identified only as Yamaguchi, who led a Japanese call centre gang linked to widespread scams.
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