Phuket –
A 37-year-old Israeli national was apprehended at Phuket International Airport while attempting to flee the country. The man, identified only as Mr. David, is the primary suspect in a rape case involving a foreign woman on Koh Samui in Surat Thani. The incident allegedly occurred on Sunday March 30th, 2025.
Police, acting on a warrant issued by the Koh Samui Provincial Court for the crime of rape, worked to ensure the suspect could not evade justice. The arrest operation was carried out by a joint task force comprised of the Immigration Bureau’s Phuket branch, Region 8 Police Investigators, the Tourist Police, and officers from Sakoo Police Station. The suspect was intercepted at the airport before boarding a flight out of Thailand.
According to initial reports, the suspect denied the allegations during his arrest. However, he was informed of his rights, and officers documented the arrest procedure in detail before transferring him to Bo Phut Police Station for further investigation and legal proceedings.
