A Portuguese man who police suspect of orchestrating cryptocurrency and credit card fraud worth $580 million (€500 million) has been apprehended in Bangkok, Thailand. The man, identified as 39-year-old Pedro M. by English-language Thai newspaper Khaosod, was first spotted in a luxury shopping mall by a Portuguese journalist who was on holiday in the city. Pedro’s last name was not confirmed by Khaosod, but his profile and images match that of Pedro Mourato, who’s well-known in Portuguese media. Thai authorities say they confirmed his identity using facial recognition and biometric data. The police dispatched more ... (full story)