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Vietnam police bust $80 million Da Lat money laundering ring, 23 arrested

Authorities in Da Lat, Vietnam, have arrested 23 individuals involved in a massive money laundering network worth $80 million, linked to international cybercrime. Police uncovered dozens of illicit bank accounts used to move illegal funds abroad.

Vietnam investigates rare earth smuggling ring linked to Chinese businessman

Authorities have uncovered an international smuggling network involving millions of kilograms of rare earth minerals illegally shipped from Vietnam to China.

Korean man arrested by HCM City police for suspected murder of compatriot

The incident occurred on Sunday night on Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street, District 3.

Vietnam police bust $28 million gambling ring led by Chinese nationals

Vietnamese police have dismantled a massive gambling ring in Lao Cai, arresting 97 people, including two Chinese ringleaders. Authorities seized VND 720 billion ($28 million) in gambling assets.

Vietnamese police dismantle cross-border drug ring using delivery apps

Vietnamese police arrested 27 suspects in a cross-border drug trafficking operation using ride-hailing and delivery apps. Over 30kg of heroin, ketamine, and ecstasy were seized in Ho Chi Minh City.

Police officer killed while restraining violent suspect in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

Duong Huu Tri, born 1987, set a vehicle on fire, and attacked law enforcement officers, leading to the death of a mobile police officer on duty.

Marketing stunt gone wrong: Four men parade a coffin through Ho Chi Minh City

A controversial coffin parade in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked public outrage, raising concerns about traffic safety and advertising ethics.

Vietnamese fuel mogul Chu Thi Thanh arrested in tax fraud scandal

Vietnamese fuel giant Thien Minh Duc faces legal action over massive tax fraud. Authorities have detained chairwoman Chu Thi Thanh in a growing scandal.

VN online education scam exposed: Fake courses sold to over 3,600 victims

Vietnamese authorities are cracking down on an online education scam that defrauded over 3,600 people. Find out how the scam worked and what’s next.

Ex-police, ex-trainee jailed for torturing detainee to death

When BVH refused to cooperate, Tùng allegedly handcuffed him to a window frame and both men reportedly used rubber batons to beat him repeatedly on his buttocks and thighs.

Dong Thap police arrest man for spreading anti-state propaganda

Dong Thap authorities have arrested Doan Minh Tuan for allegedly producing and sharing anti-state content on social media, violating Article 117 of Vietnam’s Penal Code.

Wildlife poachers arrested in Tay Ninh's national park

Forest rangers in the southern province of Tay Ninh's Tan Bien district and the Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park Management Board on February 25 caught a man engaging in illegal wildlife hunting in the national park.

Over 2,000 victims fall for fake zero-interest loan scam in Ho Chi Minh City

A fraudulent loan scheme in Ho Chi Minh City tricked over 2,000 victims into paying fake insurance fees, resulting in nearly $175,000 in losses before authorities intervened.

Faith exploited: fake spiritual retreat exposed as multimillion-dollar scam

Believers were promised spiritual enlightenment but lost their fortunes instead. The shocking story behind Vietnam’s biggest religious scam.

Arson attempt in Hanoi: man sets fire to home with six people inside

A rideshare driver in Hanoi has been arrested for setting fire to a home with six people inside, allegedly to settle a personal dispute.

Shocking child abuse case in Kien Giang: Two-year-old girl beaten to death

A man in Kien Giang has been arrested for fatally beating a two-year-old girl left in his care. Authorities are investigating the horrific crime.

Man arrested for setting mother on fire in southern Vietnam

A man allegedly poured petrol over his mother and set her ablaze on Monday.

Vietnam busts $80 million money laundering network tied to overseas gambling

Vietnamese police have uncovered a large-scale financial crime operation, involving fraudulent banking transactions, shell companies, and cross-border money laundering networks.

Corruption at Long Thanh airport: Officials arrested, over 10,000 files seized

Long Thanh airport fraud probe leads to arrests of key officials involved in land compensation irregularities. Over 10,000 documents confiscated.

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.