Russian Arrested During Child Prostitution Busts in Pattaya
Pattaya, the 5th of July 2010 [PDN]: Investigators from the Children & Woman’s Protection Center along with the Welfare Protection & Child Development Center successfully apprehended Mr. Traiphop Bunphasong [40] on Sunday, with follow-up investigations leading to the arrest of another offender, of Russian nationality.
Head of investigations, Lieutenant Colonel Ormsin Sukkankha, revealed the arrest of Mr. Mikhail Pletnev [53] a Russian national and renowned musician, believed to be involved with a child prostitution ring in Pattaya. Mr. Pletnev is also facing charges of committing indecent sexual acts with a minor under the age of 15.
Reportedly, Mr. Pletnev is a professional piano instructor who has been residing on a temporary basis in Thailand for many years. He is recently alleged to have founded the “Music House Company” dedicated to teaching Thai and foreign students the art of piano and music. The company is based from his private residence in Pattaya.
Officers swooped to arrest Mr. Pletnev on Monday after investigations uncovered him as a suspect in a child prostitution network, following the arrest of Mr. Bunphasong on Sunday. He was arrested at the Euro Badminton Complex, which he owns, in Soi Nonghin, Banglamung. Using a warrant, officers proceeded to search the suspect’s residence, allegedly finding several hundred files, photos and videos on his home computer of child pornography and images of indecent acts with underage children.
Police have now confiscated all evidence against Mr. Pletnev, who has himself been remanded in custody awaiting further investigations and judicial proceedings to commence. Officers believe that Mr. Pletnev was not only involved with committing sexual acts against minors but in the prostitution of young boys to other foreign clients visiting the area.
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Well if thats the case, how in the hell has he been bailed (300000b), as ever there is more to this case than meets the eye. Check thaivisa, I'am in no way defending this man but this looks like a blatant setup, thai asset scam.: I googled "Mikhail Pletnev" and got some interesting information on him.
"In 2000-2001 Russian and U.S. police agencies arrested group of people who ran male child pornography web site and child prostitution ring called "Blue Orchid". Alex where is this info?
In 2000-2001 Russian and U.S. police agencies arrested group of people who ran male child pornography web site and child prostitution ring called "Blue Orchid". One of the arrestees, Sergey Prokopyuk, named Mikhail Pletnev (Pletnyov) among his customers who bought child pornography from him.
They also wrote that several years ago Pletnev was involved in another scandal. Japanese couple complained that Mikhail Pletnev was making advances of sexual nature to their 15-y.o. son. It looks like Pletnev just tends to have aquantances in certain circles.
HOWEVER, Why the hell did PDN use the headline 'Russian Arrested......' When this was clearly a case of 'Thai man supplies children to perverted child sex ring'.
Classic sensational, one-sided journalism from this wretched rag.
Which I hasten to add is a frequent* source of titillation.
*Clearly not this particular report.
this man is a well known russian musician Mihail Pletnev (Михаил Плетнев)
Director of Russian National orchestra
what a shame!
IsleMonkeyBrits im an equal opportunity hater, nothing against Russians in particular. Just stating a fact in my previous post.
you say it´s russian behaviour? LoL
Almost every pedophile in Pattaya and Thailand is a Brit. Just read the news and you will get the proof.
You f+ck about russians because the have much mor money as you have or will ever get!! Yes they are rich and they have the cash to spend it :)
Not like british a "cheap charly".
the brits are #1 for pedophilia world wide! That´s why brits also called "isle monkeys" in almost all countries!
4:1 alway on the losers side
Thats True Brit.
LOL
Check the fridge for sweets and the house for cute baby rabbits,kittens or puppies.
True Brit: Please share with us what makes you so knowledgeable on Russian behavior. Or is that you are talking out of you a@@?
True Brit said : I hate to say this but it is typical Russian behaviour.