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Turkish Gang Member Arrested After Fatal Phuket Road Rage

2/26/2026

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Pektas Tuguy Tayyar (29), a Turkish national and member of a Swedish criminal gang, was arrested in Phuket after a road rage confrontation.
The victim, a 57-year-old tourist from Liverpool, England and dual UK-Australian citizen, died of severe head injuries in a local hospital.
Video footage shows Tayyar delivering a fatal karate chop to the victim's neck.
Authorities denied bail as investigations continue.

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Pektas Tuguy Tayyar (29), a Turkish national and member of a Swedish criminal gang, was arrested in Phuket after a road rage confrontation.
The victim, a 57-year-old tourist from Liverpool, England and dual UK-Australian citizen, died of severe head injuries in a local hospital.
Video footage shows Tayyar delivering a fatal karate chop to the victim's neck.
Authorities denied bail as investigations continue.