On Friday (May 24), Phuket Immigration issued a press release to local media about the arrest of the suspect, identified only as Mr Udden, for an overstay of 972 days. However, the release did not disclose specific details of the arrest, such as the date, time, or location.
According to the report, Mr Udden was arrested after complaints had been filed with the police by other residents regarding his threats and property damage. It remains unclear what specifically triggered the response.
Immigration and Tourist Police officers arrived at the area where the man lived and identified Mr Udden by his Nissan car. The man was approached and asked to present his passport, which he did not have with him.
The Swedish man was then escorted to the Phuket Immigration Office for an identity check, which revealed that his permission to stay had expired almost three years ago. Additionally, police officers discovered that he was wanted in connection with a case involving property damage from a traffic accident.
The Phuket Immigration Office concluded the press release by reminding homeowners of the importance of registering foreign residents with the Immigration Bureau as stipulated in Sections 37 and 38 of the Immigration Act.
Phuket Immigration did not specify where Mr Udden had been residing for the past three years or if any steps would be taken against the people who had not reported him during this time.