An interesting story from up north concerning a Canadian SF guy (even the polite Canucks have their bad apples!):
Missing Soldier Located in Thailand
CFNIS CR 2005-04 - April 14, 2005
OTTAWA – A Canadian Forces (CF) soldier missing from his unit for 21 months has been located in Thailand and returned to Canada on Wednesday, escorted by the military's National Investigation Service (NIS).
Sgt. Paisley reported to the Canadian embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, April 7, at which time arrangements were made to transfer him into Canadian custody. Members of the NIS traveled to Thailand to escort him back to Canada.
Although the matter of his absence without authority is under investigation, his well-being and the welfare of his family are the CF's main concerns at this time. If charges are laid under the National Defence Act, this information will be made public with a subsequent news release.
The NIS has a mandate to investigate serious and sensitive matters in relation to National Defence property and CF personnel serving in Canada and abroad.
Background from the National Post located 3/4 down this page:
http://drop-d.com/morningpages/archives/2004_06.shtml
Apparently he did a pretty good job of duping the fuzz. Unless charges are laid though, I doubt anynone other than his CO and him will ever know the circumstances surrounding this.