Krabi Provincial Police, together with immigration and multiple government agencies, have arrested a foreign woman allegedly linked to a large nominee company network operating across southern Thailand, following a coordinated crackdown involving Krabi, Phuket and Surat Thani.
On April 23, 2026, Pol. Col. Phrutthipong Promtem, Superintendent of the Investigation Division of Krabi Provincial Police, confirmed the operation was carried out in collaboration with immigration officers, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Employment, and the Revenue Department after months of investigation into suspected illegal business structures.
Authorities said the probe began after suspicions arose over an accounting firm allegedly registering companies on behalf of foreign nationals using Thai nominees to conceal true ownership and operations. Investigators found that multiple companies were being registered under the same address, suggesting a wider coordinated network involving more than 500 entities across three provinces.
A raid was subsequently carried out at an office in Mueang District, Krabi, where officials discovered large volumes of documents linked to nominee company registrations. Investigators also uncovered evidence indicating assistance provided to foreign nationals in allegedly working and residing in Thailand without proper authorisation.
Inside the premises, officers also found what they described as a staged or “ghost office”, including non-functional computers and signage displaying the names of numerous companies, allegedly designed to create the appearance of legitimate business operations.
During the operation, immigration officers arrested an Israeli woman suspected of being part of the network. Authorities said she had been operating under the guise of a makeup and nail training business, but further investigation suggested involvement in the production and distribution of explicit online content through platforms such as OnlyFans.
At the same time, police coordinated with Mae Sot authorities to detain two Thai nationals suspected of acting as nominees, allegedly facilitating the establishment of multiple companies for foreign clients.
Investigators are now expanding their probe to trace financial transactions and identify the full extent of the network. Authorities said possible charges may include violations related to foreign business ownership restrictions, nominee arrangements, labour laws and tax offences.
Police described the operation as a significant breakthrough in dismantling a large nominee company network in southern Thailand, adding that further enforcement action will continue to address loopholes exploited for illegal business activities affecting the country’s economy and regulatory system.
