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Israeli Transgender Influencer Romi Abergel Cleared After Four Months Detained in Thailand
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By יערה זמיר
First reported by Walla · Aug 6, 2026
What happened
Israeli transgender influencer Romi Abergel was acquitted after four months detained in Thailand over a fake visa charge, with authorities returning her passport and ending her legal case.
- 01Romi Abergel was arrested in Thailand in April for allegedly using a fake visa.
- 02She was suspected of hiding her OnlyFans work behind a cosmetics company.
- 03Her passport was confiscated, preventing her from leaving Thailand for four months.
- 04Abergel was acquitted and her passport was returned by Thai authorities.
- 05She expressed gratitude to the Thai judicial system for recognizing her as a victim.
- 06Abergel is a prominent Israeli transgender content creator, open about her gender transition.
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