PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City Police have arrested a 29-year-old Indian man accused of defrauding a restaurant on Walking Street, the city’s popular nightlife district. The arrest took place on August 10, 2025, following a warrant issued three days earlier by the Pattaya Provincial Court.
Police identified the suspect as Mr. Kohli, who is charged with forging documents, using fraudulent documents, and knowingly consuming food and drinks without the ability to pay. The arrest was carried out by a joint team from the transnational crime suppression unit and the tourist police, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Arun Sapanon under the supervision of Pol. Col. Anek Sarathongyoo, Pattaya City Police Chief.
Authorities say the case stems from an incident at a well-known Indian pub on Walking Street, a major entertainment area in Pattaya popular with both tourists and locals. Kohli allegedly accumulated a bill of approximately 90,000 baht (about USD 2,500) for food and drinks, then presented a falsified bank transfer slip as proof of payment. The establishment later discovered that no funds had been transferred and filed a complaint with police.
Kohli was located at a hotel in Nongprue, east of Pattaya’s city center, and taken to Pattaya City Police Station for questioning. He reportedly admitted to being the person named in the arrest warrant but claimed this was his first such incident. Police, however, expressed doubt and are continuing their investigation.
Authorities have urged other business owners who believe they may have been targeted in similar schemes to contact Pattaya City Police, which operates a 24-hour reporting line. They hope further information will assist in preventing future incidents and expanding the case.
Kohli remains in custody while formal charges are prepared for court proceedings.
