Officers from the Royal Thai Police arrested the fugitive at a Bangkok garage where he had been collecting his car after repairs.
LONDON, Feb 12 : A British organised crime boss Richard Wakeling has been arrested in Thailand after being on the run for five years.
He fled in 2018 before his 12-week trial began and was sentenced to 11 years in his absence at Chelmsford Crown Court on April 9 of that year. Coyle said:"The NCA has worked relentlessly to trace Wakeling and ensure he returns to the UK to serve his prison sentence. "This is another example of an offender being caught because of the NCA’s global reach and strong relationships with international partners.”
"We have been supported by the public who responded to the media and Crimewatch appeals to provide intelligence, all of which has ultimately led to his capture.”
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