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The Thaiger – Swedish National Arrested in Phuket for Rape of Fellow Countryman

Article Summary:

Police have arrested a Swedish man in Phuket for the alleged rape of a fellow Swedish woman. The arrest took place at a hotel in the Kathu district on February 5, after the suspect was located by officers from the Patong Police Station.

The 32-year-old man was taken into custody following a complaint filed by a 26-year-old woman on February 1. She reported that the assault occurred on January 31 at a hotel in Patong, where she had met the man just hours earlier.

According to the victim, she encountered the suspect outside a convenience store at about 5 a.m. They spoke briefly before she agreed to accompany him, which led to the reported incident. The case highlights concerns regarding safety and crime in tourist areas.

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Swedish man arrested in Phuket for raping Swedish victim

Police arrested a Swedish man at a hotel in Phuket for the alleged rape of a woman from the same country, following a complaint filed earlier this week.

The arrest was confirmed on Wednesday, February 5, after officers from Patong Police Station tracked down the suspect at a hotel on Na Nai 8 Road in Kathu district, Phuket. The 32 year old Swedish man was taken into custody for further legal proceedings.

The case came to light after a 26 year old Swedish woman filed a formal complaint with Patong Police Station on February 1. She reported that she was raped at a hotel in the Patong area on January 31 by a Swedish man whom she met only briefly.

According to the victim’s statement, she encountered the suspect outside a convenience store near Soi Khlong Bangwat at around 5am on the day of the incident. The two spoke for approximately five minutes before she agreed to accompany him to…

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