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Criminals exploit security in HCMC’s luxury apartments for illegal activities

The Ho Chi Minh City police authorities have uncovered a trend of drug users, prostitutes, and high-tech criminals using luxury apartments as safe havens. Enhanced police efforts target these locations to combat these illicit activities.

Leaders of Bien Hoa Psychiatric Hospital arrested amid investigation

The Ministry of Public Security has intensified its probe into alleged irregularities concerning medical assessments and treatments involving psychiatric patients at the Bien Hoa Central Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.

Transnational drug trafficking ring busted in Nghe An: 20kg of drugs seized

Today (June 14), Nghe An Police Agency announced the successful dismantling of a transnational drug trafficking ring, resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of 20kg of illicit substances.

Local man arrested for smuggling $530,000 across the border into Cambodia

A local man has been arrested by An Giang provincial police for smuggling over half a million US dollars into Cambodia.

Border guards bust drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam

Border guards in the central province of Nghe An have successfully smashed a drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam, detaining a Lao national and seizing 6,000 synthetic drug pills.

Police issues search warrant for Bamboo Airlines’ former CEO for alleged crimes

The police are searching for Dang Tat Thang, former Chairman and CEO of Bamboo Airways, after receiving allegations of rights infringement against him.

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.