Foreign Affairs Confirms Identity of Alleged South African Arrested in Thailand

The Department of Foreign Affairs has verified that the suspect detained in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday 20th May 2004 for the alleged possession of fake passports is in fact not South African.

During the investigation by the South Africa diplomatic Mission in Thailand it emerged that the suspect was indeed travelling on a fake South African passport obtained fraudulently.

It further emerged that the suspect is wanted by Interpol for other related matters.

Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa 082 990 4853

Department of Foreign Affairs
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Pretoria
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21 May 2004


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