Portuguese fugitive accused of €500M crypto fraud arrested in Bangkok

Portuguese fugitive accused of €500M crypto fraud arrested in Bangkok

Published: 28/02/2026 · Occurred: 2025-10-02

BangkokOrigin: Portugal
Carlos Laposo, 39, a Portuguese fugitive accused of €500 million in international crypto fraud, was arrested in Bangkok on October 2, 2025, after a Portuguese journalist recognized him at a shopping mall and alerted authorities. He had been on the run for nearly two years using forged documents.

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