Full coverage· Security· Updated
Thai Authorities Arrest 20 Israelis in Major Koh Samui Business Crackdown
Thai police arrested 20 Israelis, including real estate entrepreneur Gal Bieber, in a major crackdown on illegal foreign business operations in Koh Samui. Authorities suspect the use of Thai citizens as fronts to conceal foreign ownership of companies and land.
2 newsrooms · 1 language · since
Plus
What happened
- 01Thai police arrested 20 Israelis in Koh Samui for suspected illegal business operations using Thai fronts.
- 02Real estate entrepreneur Gal Bieber was detained on charges of false information and unlawful business management.
- 03Authorities investigated over 12,900 companies, focusing on 61 controlling land and properties worth about 140 million shekels.
- 04The operation included 60 cases against 88 suspects, with arrests of 27 individuals including two Israelis.
- 05Israeli Ambassador met Thai police to discuss rising Israeli presence and ensure tourist safety.
- 06Roni Bieber denied allegations, stating full legal compliance and cooperation with authorities.
The investigation is part of a broader campaign against disguised foreign control in tourist areas, with embassy coordination ongoing.
The coverage
2 newsrooms on this story
Who covered it
- LeftNone
- Centre1
- RightNone
- Haredi1
- ArabNone
How it broke
See which of the 2 newsrooms broke it, and who waited
