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Luxury thief gets 10 years for stealing billions from HCMC malls

Claiming he couldn’t abandon his luxury lifestyle, a man resorted to theft in top-tier stores. His sentence: 10 years behind bars.

Counterfeit health supplements targeting infants uncovered in Vietnam

Authorities are investigating a fake supplement ring led by a Hanoi-based firm producing fake children’s products like BABY SHARK and Medi Kid Calcium K2.

Bold bank robbers in Hanoi learn crime doesn’t pay

In recent years, Hanoi has witnessed a number of brazen bank robberies. While the suspects often attempted to flee the scene, police forces consistently managed to apprehend them swiftly.

Bank robbery suspect in Hanoi arrested after dramatic escape

Hanoi police have arrested the suspect involved in a robbery at a VietinBank branch in Chuong My District, Hanoi.

Knife-wielding man robs Hanoi bank in broad daylight

A masked suspect armed with a knife and gasoline bottle robbed a VietinBank branch in Chuong My and fled the scene.

Fake milk infiltrates hospitals, raising accountability concerns

From provincial to central facilities, counterfeit milk found in hospital pharmacies sparks public outrage.

Bean sprout scandal: 3,500 tons tainted with banned growth chemical

Authorities uncover 3,500 tons of tainted bean sprouts soaked in banned "candy water" chemicals distributed across several provinces.

Customers suffer burns, fractures after purchasing insurance in fraud scheme

A group of customers all claimed they had suffered fractures or burns just a few months after their insurance contracts took effect, indicating the possibility of fraud.

Tainted bean sprouts: Four arrested for using banned chemical

Four production facility owners have been arrested by Nghe An provincial police for using a banned chemical known as “candy water” to soak bean sprouts.

Sex rings thrive in the shadows of Telegram as police crack down

Telegram became the epicenter of organized sex trade networks with tens of thousands of members.

Scam fugitive arrested in Vietnam after abuse ordeal in Cambodia

After defrauding nearly 500 million VND (approximately 20,000 USD), Hoang Anh fled to Cambodia where he continued to participate in scam operations and was brutally beaten. Upon his return to Vietnam, he was arrested by police.

Counterfeit drug ring earns $8 million from fake arthritis and cough meds

A massive operation producing and selling fake Western medicines has been exposed, affecting patient safety across Vietnam.

Doctor accused of sexual assault at Ha Nam hospital faces prosecution

A female patient was allegedly sexually assaulted by a doctor during a procedure, prompting swift legal action and public outrage.

Karaoke bar owners on trial for trafficking and child sex crimes

Girls aged 13 and 15 were sold into karaoke bars to serve male patrons. Before formally hiring them, the bar owner had already engaged in sexual intercourse with the minors, aged between 13 and under 16.

Da Nang man ran prostitution ring with 300 women and millions in earnings

A major prostitution ring in Da Nang has been dismantled by police, with the ringleader managing over 300 sex workers through Telegram.

Industry ministry clarifies role in $20M counterfeit milk ring

Ministry explains health sector oversight and calls for tighter market surveillance.

Former Vietnam Tea Corporation CEO on trial for $1.5M state asset loss

Nguyen Thien Toan, former General Director of Vietnam Tea Corporation, is accused of violating regulations on managing state assets and causing a loss of over 38 billion VND (approximately USD 1.5 million).

Scandal erupts over fake milk ads featuring celebrities

A fake milk ring shocks consumers as stars like Quang Minh and Van Hugo face backlash for misleading ads.

Directors jailed in Vietnam’s $20M counterfeit milk scandal

The Ministry of Public Security has detained several top executives for producing fake powdered milk under 573 different labels, targeting at-risk groups like diabetics and infants.

Authorities uncover massive counterfeit milk powder network in Vietnam

A criminal network behind nearly 600 counterfeit nutritional products, including formulas for infants and diabetics, has been dismantled in Hanoi.