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Russian Vlogger Arrested in Thailand Over Viral Pickup-Truck Sex Video

Police say he faces public indecency charges, with potential Computer Crime Act prosecution and deportation under review.

Overview

  • Thai authorities detained the 23-year-old at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sept. 25 as he attempted to leave the country and returned him to Phuket.
  • Police identified the woman in the clip as a 42-year-old Thai who told investigators she was paid 1,000 baht to take part.
  • Officers say the suspect is an adult-content creator and are examining whether the clip was circulated online for profit under the Computer Crime Act.
  • Investigators are reviewing his visa status and say they will seek revocation, deportation and blacklisting, while also tracing motorists involved in the incident.
  • Public indecency in Thailand carries a fine of up to 5,000 baht, and Computer Crime Act violations related to obscene content can bring prison terms of up to five years.