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Officials arrested for compensation misconduct in VN’s largest airport project

Vietnamese authorities have apprehended several officials from the Long Thanh District Land Development Centre on allegations of land compensation irregularities associated with the construction of Long Thành International Airport in Dong Nai.

Ho Chi Minh City police investigate burned body discovered in cemetery

A charred body was discovered in a cemetery in Ho Chi Minh City. Police have identified the victim and are investigating the cause of death.

How a fake Google Maps rating job cost a Vietnamese woman $8,000

Cybercrime investigators in Vietnam have arrested 15 individuals linked to an international scam network that has stolen billions of VND from victims. The fraudulent scheme involved fake work-from-home opportunities that required upfront payments.

Truong Huy San to stand trial for abuse of freedom, democracy rights on Feb. 27

Between 2015 and 2024, Truong Huy San, born in 1961, gathered information and documents, drafted, and posted numerous articles on his personal Facebook page - Truong Huy San (Osin Huy Duc).

Unlicensed caregiver arrested for abusing 3-year-old girl in Long An

A babysitter operating without a license in Long An has been arrested after video evidence showed her physically abusing a 3-year-old girl. Authorities are investigating the case and ensuring the safety of other children under her care.

Horrific murder: Man kills and dismembers wife before dumping body in the sea

Police in Quang Nam are investigating a gruesome murder case where a man allegedly killed his wife, cut her body into pieces, and disposed of it in the ocean in an attempt to cover up his crime.

Hanoi police search for suspect in rideshare uniform after arson attack

Authorities are investigating an incident in which a man dressed as a rideshare driver was caught on camera setting fire to a residential gate in Hanoi before fleeing the scene.

Former Phu Quoc police chief accused of land fraud, embezzling $2.6m

A former chief police in Phu Quoc City is accused of defrauding four individuals in a scheme involving the sale of public and protective forest land, embezzling nearly VNĐ66 billion (US$2.6 million) from them.

Four charged with human trafficking after allegedly luring victims to Cambodia

Only after his father sent an additional VNĐ131 million ($5,127) to his purported captors was Q. released and returned to Vietnam.

Phu Quy gold company chairman accused of tax evasion

Le Xuan Tung, Chairman and CEO of Phu Quy Gold Investment JSC, allegedly instructed accountant Le Thuy Quynh to avoid recording and properly accounting for income in the company’s MISA accounting software.

Tourism authority urges businesses to combat rising online booking scams

Tourism service businesses are required to regularly review and promptly detect fraudulent information platforms and fake social media pages impersonating their businesses, which they need to report to the authorities.

Police arrest two foreigners in drug case after alert from drivers

The case was unfolded on May 15, 2024, when the two drivers received delivery orders from an apartment at Van Do Residence in district 4.

Vietnam dismantles massive transnational scam, arrests 56 fraudsters

A high-profile international operation led by Vietnamese and foreign police successfully broke up a scam network that defrauded thousands of victims through Bitcoin and TikTok task scams.

Ho Chi Minh City factory owner arrested for dumping 100 tons of toxic waste

Police have detained the owner of an aluminum recycling plant for illegally discharging hazardous industrial waste, as authorities intensify crackdowns on environmental violations.

Hanoi police dismantle massive $32 million football betting ring

A sophisticated online gambling operation with a turnover of 800 billion VND has been taken down, leading to multiple arrests.

Fmovies operators indicted for movie piracy

The Hanoi People’s Procuracy has indicted two men for running Fmovies, a massive piracy network that illegally streamed copyrighted films and profited hundreds of thousands of dollars from ad revenue.

Hoi An bartender’s toxic cocktail leads to tourist deaths

A tragic incident in Hoi An has left two foreign tourists dead after consuming a cocktail made from medical alcohol. Authorities have arrested a restaurant employee responsible for the fatal mix.

Tourism authorities warn travelers after $40,000 online booking fraud

Authorities in Ninh Binh have issued warnings following a case in which a woman lost over $40,000 to a travel scam. Scammers exploited a fake resort page and psychological manipulation to carry out the fraud.

Foreign man arrested in Ho Chi Minh City for ‘sleight of hand’ money theft

An Iranian man has been taken into custody after allegedly deceiving a store employee into giving him extra cash. The suspect used a distraction technique, appearing to return money while secretly pocketing $820.

How rare earths from Vietnam were smuggled into China

Using highly sophisticated tactics, rare earths were smuggled from Vietnam to China under the direction of Liu Dehua, a Chinese national, who disguised them as ordinary goods for export.