Overview
- The Russian embassy in Bangkok says it is seeking consular access to the detained citizen and working to clarify the case.
- Thailand’s cyber police describe the suspect as a 35-year-old “world-class” hacker linked to attacks on government systems in Europe and the United States.
- Authorities say the suspect arrived in Thailand on October 30, was arrested November 6 at a hotel in Phuket’s Thalang district, and was transferred to Bangkok the same day.
- The arrest was conducted in a joint operation with the FBI, and investigators seized laptops, mobile phones, and digital wallets for forensic examination.
- Police have not released the suspect’s name; media have noted an unconfirmed possible match to FBI-wanted Alexey Lukashev as officials maintain confidentiality.