A Portuguese national, Pedro M., has been arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, for his alleged involvement in a $580 million cryptocurrency and credit card fraud scheme. The 39-year-old suspect was identified by a Portuguese journalist at a luxury shopping mall, leading Thai police to confirm his identity using facial recognition technology. Authorities revealed that Pedro M. has been residing illegally in Thailand since 2023, continuing his fraudulent activities. Interpol data indicates that his operations have extended across Portugal, Europe, the Philippines, and Thailand.