British man, sought after in Phuket province since mid-last year, was apprehended by Crime Suppression Division officers in Bangkok on May 9 at a condominium near Wat Phraya Krai, Charoen Krung Road, Wat Phraya Krai Subdistrict, Bang Kho Laem District, Bangkok.
Alexander, aged 21, was detained based on a warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court on August 23, 2023, for accusations of “importing false information into a computer system in a manner that might harm the public.”
Investigations indicated that in mid-2022, Alexander, residing in a Phuket apartment, had a disagreement with an Italian restaurant owner over access to the premises. Despite the restaurant providing convenient access, which came at a cost to the establishment, Alexander was advised against utilizing this route. This led to dissatisfaction on his part.
Subsequently, the restaurant noticed a rapid decline in its Google customer review scores from 4.9 out of 5 to 3.1. A probe revealed a series of one-star reviews, with Alexander and his associates allegedly leaving false and damaging comments to tarnish the eatery’s reputation.
The restaurant owner filed a complaint at Sakhu Police Station in Phuket, leading to a warrant being issued. After fleeing to Bangkok, Alexander was captured and taken back to face prosecution at Sakhu Police Station, where he persists in denying the allegations.
