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Da Nang police bust $76 million international fraud ring

Da Nang police have broken up an international fraud network that stole 1,800 billion VND ($76 million) from 800 victims across Vietnam, marking a significant victory against transnational crime.

Police dismantle unauthorized religious meeting in central Vietnam

Police in Quang Nam Province have disbanded an illegal religious gathering linked to the “Church of God the Mother,” arresting the 30-year-old leader and seizing related materials.

Five suspects arrested in smuggling ring bringing goods from China to Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City police have uncovered a smuggling network transporting goods from China, arresting five suspects after intercepting a suspicious container truck loaded with undeclared items.

Police uncover $1.3 billion money laundering scheme in Vietnam

Da Nang police have uncovered a 30 trillion VND ($1.3 billion) money laundering scheme, arresting suspects, including a bank employee, and confiscating counterfeit documents and other evidence.

Woman-led million-dollar scam network dismantled in Dak Lak

A massive online fraud operation involving billions of VND and thousands of victims has been uncovered, with a woman in Dak Lak identified as the mastermind.

Former Binh Thuan chairman sentenced for $13 million state asset loss

A Hanoi court has handed down a six-year prison sentence to Le Tien Phuong, the former chairman of Binh Thuan, for his role in a $13 million state asset loss.

Large-scale football betting operation exposed in southern Vietnam

Authorities have exposed a major football betting network led by a notorious gangster in Dong Nai, with transactions totaling $50.7 million over two years.

Former National Assembly delegate convicted in major corruption case

Luu Binh Nhuong, a former National Assembly delegate, was convicted of extortion and abuse of power, receiving a 13-year prison sentence as part of a landmark corruption case.

Prosecution calls for sentence reductions for two ex-Vietnam Register heads

At the appellate hearing, new mitigating circumstances - additional damage remediation - led the prosecutor to recommend sentence reductions for former Vietnam Register directors Tran Ky Hinh (by 2–3 years) and Dang Viet Ha (by 1–2 years).

Prostitution disguised as 'sponsorship' contracts raises alarms in Vietnam

Prostitution in Vietnam is taking increasingly covert forms, hidden behind sponsorship contracts and tourism packages, presenting a growing challenge for authorities.

Ho Chi Minh City Police issue alert on hidden gambling in “blind bag” trend

Authorities have flagged the popular “blind bag” trend on social media as a form of disguised gambling, with participants paying to tear open bags in hopes of winning valuable items.

VN Register corruption case: Former chiefs &140 co-defendants in appeal trial

Ho Chi Minh City’s High People’s Court has begun the appeal trial of two ex-Vietnam Register chiefs and 140 others, a case involving severe charges of bribery and forgery.

Dak Lak suspends six facilities for using banned chemicals in bean sprouts

Authorities in Dak Lak have suspended six facilities implicated in using toxic chemicals to produce bean sprouts, following a police investigation that uncovered hazardous practices.

Over 200 victims fall prey to Ponzi crypto scam in Dong Nai

Police in Dong Nai Province have arrested four suspects in a multi-level cryptocurrency fraud scheme that stole nearly 4 billion VND ($167,000) from over 200 victims nationwide.

Eleven arrested in $183 million VAT invoice fraud scheme in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested 11 individuals for their involvement in a 4.4 trillion VND ($183 million) VAT invoice fraud ring, adding to an ongoing investigation that has implicated dozens.

Nearly $20 million online gambling ring dismantled by Bac Giang police

Authorities in Bac Giang province have dismantled an extensive online gambling operation involving thousands of participants and transactions exceeding VND500 billion ($19.7 million).

Referee assault leads to arrest of former Vietnam national team player

Former Vietnam national football player Le Sy Manh has been arrested for attacking a referee during an amateur football match in Ho Chi Minh City, adding to his history of violent behavior.

Trinh Dinh Dung, Tran Tuan Anh exonerated in renewable energy investigation

Despite financial losses linked to renewable energy projects, no criminal charges will be pursued against former leaders Trinh Dinh Dung and Tran Tuan Anh due to lack of evidence.

Woman arrested for stealing assets worth half a billion VND from foreign partner

Exploiting trust, a Vietnamese woman stole cash and jewelry from her foreign partner but was tracked down and arrested by authorities.

Three Uzbekistani nationals arrested for counterfeit currency scheme in Phu Quoc

Authorities in Phu Quoc have detained three Uzbekistani nationals for using counterfeit $100 bills to commit fraud and exchange money, causing significant financial losses to local businesses.