Global Manhunt Ends in Bangkok Drama
The world’s most wanted crypto conman is finally behind bars. Carlos Laposo, 39, from Lisbon, is arrested in a dramatic police swoop inside a bustling Bangkok shopping centre.
For two years, Laposo is a ghost. He slips through borders, evades police, and leaves a trail of shattered lives across Europe and Asia.
But on October 3, 2025, his luck runs out. Thai police, led by Lieutenant General Phanumart Boonyalak, storm the mall after a tip-off from international journalists. “We had to act fast,” a police source says. “He could have vanished again in seconds.”
The Elusive Mastermind Unmasked
It’s the first sighting of Laposo in years. Police use cutting-edge biometrics to confirm his identity. The man in custody is indeed Carlos Laposo—the same tourist who entered Thailand in 2023, only to disappear into the shadows.
His crimes? Staggering. Laposo is wanted in several countries for a string of crypto and credit card scams. The scale is almost unbelievable.
Millions Stolen in Bangkok Bitcoin Scam
Laposo wastes no time after landing in Thailand. He launches a slick Bitcoin scam in Bangkok, pocketing over a million Baht. Authorities issue a warrant, but then mysteriously withdraw it. Laposo slips away to southern Thailand.
For nearly two years, he dodges every attempt to catch him. Then, fate intervenes. On October 2, a Portuguese tourist spots him in downtown Bangkok. The chase is on.
CCTV Chase Through the City
Police track Laposo’s every move on CCTV. The hunt leads them to a famous mall on Rama I Road. More than ten officers sweep through the building, searching every corner.
They find him at last, locked in a tense phone call, oblivious to the net closing in. His passport reveals another secret—his visa expired in 2023.
Interpol steps in. They confirm Laposo’s vast criminal history across Portugal and Europe.
19 Billion Baht Hidden in Swiss Banks
The numbers are jaw-dropping. Laposo’s scams rake in around 19 billion Baht—500 million Euro—stashed away in secret Swiss accounts.
He flees first to the Philippines, then Thailand, always one step ahead. His case exposes the dark side of cybercrime—and how Thailand is fast becoming a haven for international fugitives.
Facing Justice at Last
Now, Laposo faces charges in Thailand for overstaying his visa. Next, he’ll be sent back to Portugal, where a major trial awaits.
“This is a warning to all cybercriminals,” a police official says. “No one is untouchable.”
The world watches as the curtain falls on Carlos Laposo’s criminal empire. But what secrets will he spill—and who else might be caught in his web?
