Fourth Russian woman nabbed for illicit sexual services in Phuket

A fourth Russian woman has been arrested in Wichit, Phuket for providing illicit sexual services.

The suspect, only identified as 22 year old Marina, a Russian national, was nabbed on Monday, March 18, during a clandestine operation at a local hotel.

According to reports from Wichit Police, as relayed to the Phuket Express, the arrest was prompted by concerned citizens tipping off the authorities about illegal activities involving Russian sex workers in Phuket. Acting on this information, law enforcement set up a sting operation, luring the suspect through an undisclosed online platform.

Falling into the trap, the Russian woman allegedly agreed to provide her services for a fee to an undercover officer. The assignation was set for an undisclosed hotel, where she was promptly apprehended.

Marina now faces a series of charges including prostitution,…