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Ha Tinh border guards bust large drug trafficking ring from Laos

Border guards operating in the central province of Ha Tinh said on May 7 that they have cracked down on a large drug trafficking ring from Laos, arresting six Laotian nationals in the process.

HCM City police busts major transnational money laundering ring

The HCM City Police Investigation Agency (PC01) said on April 27 that they have busted a major transnational money laundering ring, arresting 13 local people and foreign nationals.

Chinese nationals arrested for involvement in illegal exit to Laos

Border guards of the central Quang Tri province have arrested four Chinese citizens and a Vietnamese man for their involvement in organising illegal exit from the nation into Laos.

Controversial religious figure further charged for incest

Le Tung Van, a controversial figure running a self-proclaimed temple called "Tinh That Bong Lai", is further charged by the Long An Police for committing incestuous behavior.

Vietnam on alert as drug smuggling surges via maritime routes

Vietnam's Drug Crime Investigation Department has warned of a surge in drug smuggling via maritime routes, using more sophisticated tactics.

Bank branch director arrested for allegedly stealing more than $13.6 million

More than VNĐ58 billion ($2.3 million) was withdrawn from a customer’s bank account without notice.

Hanoi police arrest teen over beating eighth grader

A 16-year-old boy was detained for allegedly purposefully injuring an eighth grader.

Police uncover big-money transactions related to flight attendants drug case

Recent investigations have exposed a web of illicit drug transactions related to the flight attendants' drug case amounting to more than VNĐ25 trillion (US$1 billion).

Vietnam asks Japan to clarify allegation on Vietnamese citizen in murder case

Vietnam’s representative agencies in Japan have asked local authorities to speed up investigations into the case of a Vietnamese citizen who was alleged to be murdered in Higashiomi city of Japan's Shiga Prefecture on February 26.

Laundromat attendants arrested for involvement in illegal drug case at hospital

The individuals are suspected to be directly linked to nearly 500 illegal drug pills recently discovered by the police within the hospital.

Twelve defendants in Viet A Company-related case file appeals

The Hanoi People’s Court has received appeals of 12 defendants in the case relating to Viet A Company over one month after the first-instance trial.

Three men jailed for life after fatal shooting over land dispute in Phu Quoc

Doan Thien Long, born in 2001 in Phu Quoc City, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Wednesday for killing two people and injuring six in the notorious Phu Quoc shootout.

Man in Da Lat detained for sexually assaulting teenagers

Da Lat City Police have arrested a 31-year-old Ho Cong Tuan, who opened a math tutoring class at his residence and is alleged to have committed sexual abuse against many underaged male students, local media reported.

VN Register’s deputy head detained on charge of power abuse

The HCM City Police Investigation Agency (PC01) also launched legal proceedings and detained five other officials from the roadworthiness body related to the case.

Illicit business relations land officials in jail

Many illicit business relationships between enterprises and state agencies were discovered in 2023, for which state officials and businesspeople had to pay a heavy price.

Dak Lak terrorist attack culprits to stand trial on January 16

Approximately 100 defendants accused of carrying out the terrorist attacks in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak last June will be brought to court on January 16.

Chinese arrested for lending services with interest of over 500%

Police operating in Da Nang said that they have co-operated with their counterparts in HCM City and the southern province of Binh Duong to bust a major loan shark ring headed by a Chinese national, whilst also arresting a total of 192 suspects.

HCMC police force expand its investigation into big drug trafficking

Ho Chi Minh City Police are coordinating with Department C04 and local police to continue to expand the investigation into the big drug trafficking and arrest leaders of the ring.

38 defendants in Viet A Case go on trial at Hanoi's People Court

The general director of Việt Á Company and his deputy bribed a number of government officials to obtain licences to sell COVID testing kits at high prices during the pandemic, Hà Nội's People Court was told yesterday.

Ho Chi Minh City police arrest Korean fugitive wanted by Interpol

A Korean national wanted by Interpol for allegedly running illegal online gambling operations has been arrested by the police in Ho Chi Minh City.