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Celebrity couple arrested in $327,000 bribery and counterfeit supplement scandal

Luong Bang Quang and Ngan 98 face criminal charges for bribery and selling counterfeit weight-loss products, in a case that has shocked Vietnam’s entertainment world.

Hanoi police seize 60 tons of infected pork destined for human consumption

More than 700 pigs infected with African swine fever, weighing around 60 tons in total, were intercepted before reaching the market by Hanoi police, who have destroyed the diseased animals to protect public health.

Two gold smuggling rings exposed: Over $48 million trafficked into Vietnam

Authorities have uncovered two major gold smuggling networks that trafficked more than 546kg of gold - valued at over $48 million - from China into Vietnam through the Lao Cai border.

Woman arrested for producing 2.7 million liters of fake Keva Gold oil

Nghe An police have arrested the director of An Thinh Food for producing millions of liters of fake cooking oil under the Keva Gold brand, generating illegal profits of over USD 3 million.

Buffalo to Wagyu: Meat fraud operation makes massive illegal profits

Cheap Indian buffalo meat was injected with white powder substances to create fake Wagyu beef with marbled fat, yielding massive profits for producers in Vietnam.

Mystery figures emerge in $106 million Pullman Hotel gambling case

Vietnamese authorities face challenges identifying players and confirming the mental state of suspects in a record-breaking gambling trial.

Ngan 98 and Luong Bang Quang obstruct police during counterfeit case

Authorities say Ngan 98 screamed, resisted, and hindered a high-level fraud probe. Her husband allegedly followed suit.

Ngan 98’s safe yields 80 land deeds, cash, cars amid fake food probe

Ngan 98 under investigation for counterfeit food production; assets seized during house raid.

Vietnam’s post-market oversight fails when social media becomes the watchdog

Recent product scandals show how regulatory agencies are reacting after public outcry, not proactively protecting consumers.

Fake Wagyu beef, fake Lavie water: Hanoi busts massive food fraud rings

Two elaborate food fraud operations involving counterfeit premium beef and bottled water have been exposed in Hanoi, shocking consumers with the scale and sophistication of the deception.

Shark Binh admits wrongdoing, vows to compensate AntEx investors

At the Hanoi Police Department, Nguyen Hoa Binh, also known as Shark Binh, admitted to his violations and pledged to compensate investors who suffered financial losses related to the AntEx project.

When fame turns toxic: Ngan 98 and the dark side of celebrity business

The arrest of Ngan 98 highlights a troubling trend of influencers exploiting followers for illicit gain.

Luong Bang Quang silent as police probe wife Ngan 98’s multimillion-dollar fraud

Police seized evidence from Ngan 98’s home and summoned Luong Bang Quang in a high-profile supplement fraud case.

Why Shark Binh was taken into custody

Authorities have confirmed that Nguyen Hoa Binh, also known as “Shark Binh,” along with accomplices, raised $4.5 million through the digital currency AntEx and used fraudulent methods to embezzle and divide the funds among themselves.

Shark Binh arrested: Tech world shaken by high-profile crypto case

On the afternoon of October 14, Hanoi Police’s Criminal Investigation Department confirmed it had initiated legal proceedings and issued a temporary detention order for Nguyen Hoa Binh, Chairman of the Board of NextTech Group.

Ngan 98’s empire collapses: Fake supplements, banned substances, public fallout

Vietnamese DJ and internet celebrity Vo Thi Ngoc Ngan (Ngan 98) faces serious charges after selling fake weight-loss products with banned substances.

Counterfeit diet pills scandal: Influencer Ngan 98 detained

On October 13, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department announced the arrest and prosecution of Vo Thi Ngoc Ngan (Ngan 98), also known as a social media influencer, for producing and trading counterfeit dietary supplements.

Head of underground group arrested for anti-government activity

Police in Dak Lak Province have detained the head of an underground organization posing as a religious group for allegedly sabotaging national unity policies.

Before AntEx, Vietnam already dismantled major crypto fraud rings

AntEx is now under the spotlight, but it's not the first digital currency project to face criminal investigation in Vietnam.

Hanoi police probe cryptocurrency project linked to entrepreneur Nguyen Hoa Binh

Police confirm no exceptions in investigation of complaints tied to the AntEx project.