Israeli Arrested in Thailand for Allegedly Drugging Women With Cakes

Bangkok police arrested a 54-year-old Israeli man last Friday on suspicion of meeting women through dating apps, inviting them to his apartment, and serving them cakes believed to contain drugs. He is also suspected of having sex with them and secretly filming them. A search of his apartment uncovered methamphetamine, drug packaging equipment, and a mobile phone containing numerous intimate videos. The suspect, identified as Tomer Kahiri, also known in Thailand as "Tom Yam Kung," had been residing in Thailand illegally for 2,095 days, nearly six years.

The arrest was a joint operation by the Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau's Narcotics Suppression Bureau and immigration police in the Huai Khwang district. A 44-year-old Thai woman was also arrested with him. The investigation began after the Thai Narcotics Control Board received a tip about an Israeli man with an eagle tattoo on his left arm who contacted women via dating apps and invited them to his home. The informant reported that after consuming his cakes, the women experienced hot flashes and sexual arousal, after which they allegedly engaged in sex with him, unknowingly filmed.

Police suspect the cakes contained drugs, though lab results confirming this have not yet been released. Investigators discovered Kahiri's visa had expired over six years prior. During surveillance, officers observed many women entering and leaving his apartment. Police stated the suspect did not hold a regular job and spent most of his time at home but had sufficient funds for his livelihood.

During the raid, officers seized 15 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 50 drug packaging bags, an electronic scale, a tray of suspected drugged cakes, and a mobile phone. The phone reportedly contained chat logs related to drug purchases for resale, along with many videos allegedly filmed without consent, depicting sexual encounters with various women in the apartment.

Kahiri denied ownership of the seized drugs. During his arrest, he allegedly claimed to have influential connections who would secure his release within two hours, demanded the names of the arresting officers, and threatened them with dismissal or transfer. He also reportedly threatened to kill one of the officers.

He faces charges including possession of dangerous drugs, illegal overstay, refusing a drug test, and disobeying law enforcement. The Thai woman is suspected of methamphetamine possession and use. The police statement did not specify if charges related to drugging or non-consensual filming had been filed against Kahiri at this stage. Both suspects and evidence were transferred to the Huai Khwang police station for further legal proceedings. Thai media reports indicate Kahiri denied all charges, stating he is a former Israeli soldier and a businessman involved in fabric exports, has two children, and moved to Thailand after a breakup because he loved the country and its people.