Israeli Transgender Influencer Romi Abergel Cleared After Four Months Detained in Thailand

Romi Abergel, a well-known Israeli transgender content creator, announced on Thursday that Thai authorities have returned her passport following her arrest in April for allegedly using a fake visa. She was suspected of disguising her work on the OnlyFans platform through a front cosmetics company. Due to the confiscation of her passport, Abergel was unable to leave Thailand and faced a legal process lasting about four months.

In an emotional Instagram story, Abergel declared her innocence and expressed relief that the court case had concluded with her being acquitted. She thanked the Thai judicial system for recognizing that she was a victim in the situation. Her mother, Ilanit, also shared a prayer of gratitude on social media in response to the positive outcome.

A week after her arrest, Abergel had remained silent but later shared a series of stories reflecting on her ordeal, describing it as a painful two-year struggle that tested her spirit. At 24, Abergel is one of Israel's most prominent transgender figures, openly sharing her gender transition journey and the challenges she faced in pursuing her dreams.