Hungarian 'mafia boss' nabbed
A Hungarian suspect wanted for fraud and money laundering has been arrested in Thailand and faces deportation.
Sos Laszlio Zoltan, 42, allegedly a mafia boss, was arrested recently in Satun province. He was on his way to Malaysia. The suspect was initially charged with providing false information in his application for an international driving licence as well as lying to the Thai police.
In Hungary, Zoltan faces charges of drug trafficking, three counts of fraud, two counts of creditcard forgery, criminal conspiracy and possessing stolen items, as well as alleged fraudulent business activities and money laundering.
Three Hungarian nationals facing similar charges were arrested in Thailand previously, immigration police said. The suspects were linked with a number of Hungarian nationals running resorts on Samui Island. Tipoffs on suspected foreign criminals are welcome at 1178.
