In Thailand, four Russians were detained in connection with a case… (полиция · россиянин · недвижимость)
In Thailand, four Russians were detained in connection with a case involving elite real estate worth over $150 million that they registered under shell owners.
Consensus
- Four Russian nationals were detained by Thai police in Chonburi Province.
- The detention is linked to an alleged scheme involving elite real estate transactions.
- The investigation focuses on circumventing Thailand's restrictions on foreign ownership of land and businesses.
- Russian citizens allegedly used local individuals as nominal shareholders to conceal foreign control.
- Real estate properties were marketed online under the name 'Russian Village'.
- Searches were conducted at 41 addresses in connection with the case.
- Documents, computers, and electronic storage devices were seized during searches.
- The total value of the real estate involved is estimated at around 5 billion baht (approximately $150 million).
Points of divergence
- Police are investigating whether Thai citizens were involved in the criminal scheme. — vesti
- The investigation identified 495 companies owning 775 homes, with 19 companies having nominal owners and 14 exceeding legal foreign ownership limits. — kommersant
- The total value of the real estate is stated as 11.6 billion rubles (approximately $150 million), which aligns with the other estimates but uses a different currency unit for emphasis. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Four Russians Arrested in Thailand Over Elite Real Estate Case — Вести
- Four Russians Arrested in Thailand for Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Schemes — Коммерсантъ
- Four Russians Arrested in Thailand Over $158 Million Property — Вечерняя Москва