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Former Forensic Psychiatric Institute directors embezzled over 9 billion VND

Investigators have determined that the two former directors of the Bien Hoa Central Forensic Psychiatric Institute, at different times, embezzled over VND9 billion for personal spending, the money that should have gone to the institute’s staff.

Three South Koreans rescued from forced detention in Vietnam

Police in Ho Chi Minh City freed three South Korean nationals held by a gang luring foreigners with fake job offers.

Da Nang police bust tech loan shark ring using iCloud to trap borrowers

A loan shark ring exploited iPhone iCloud accounts to lock borrowers' devices and extort repayments at over 600% annual interest.

Thanh Hoa police bust billion-dollar scam ring operating from Cambodia

The Criminal Police Division of Thanh Hoa Provincial Police has successfully broken up a massive online fraud and money laundering syndicate operating across borders, seizing evidence of scams worth thousands of billions of VND.

Foreign suspect caught using fake BTS to mimic Vietcombank

Authorities have uncovered fake BTS devices used to impersonate major institutions in a high-tech fraud scheme targeting the public.

Cargo theft ring busted at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport

Hanoi Police dismantled a theft ring at Noi Bai Airport, arresting three suspects and recovering 138 stolen mini PCs in just 10 days.

Two Chinese suspects caught fleeing after $25,000 Da Nang burglary

Police in Da Nang have arrested two Chinese men who stole more than 600 million VND (over $25,000) from a residence in Ngu Hanh Son District. The suspects were apprehended while attempting to flee the country via the airport.

HCM City police crack $840 million online gambling ring

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a massive betting network with over 20 trillion VND in transactions and 139 arrests.

Vietnam police bust $2 million digital currency scam led by HCM City man

Authorities arrested the mastermind behind a crypto fraud scheme that conned thousands through a fake token and investment website.

Man traffics 16 victims to Golden Triangle with fake job offers

A 26-year-old trafficker deceived job seekers into scam operations under brutal conditions.

Foreign gamblers jailed for illegal poker at Hanoi club

Five foreign nationals were sentenced for joining a large-scale poker gambling ring at Lucas Palace in Hanoi.

Man gets six years for raising rare birds, sparking public outcry

A father of three was sentenced to prison for breeding and selling white-crested pheasants, raising questions about legal awareness and proportional justice.

Behind bars: Charity-masked gang bosses Duong “Nhue” and Minh “Sam”

Criminal empires masked as goodwill ventures fall as Vietnamese authorities dismantle their grip on real estate and markets.

Trafficking ring exposed as airport bust reveals newborn-for-sale operation

An airport security check led to the shocking uncovering of a baby trafficking ring, where 12 newborns were illegally sold under the guise of adoption.

Street racers leave trail of tragedy across Vietnam's capital

Hanoi’s streets are haunted by deadly teen racing gangs whose crimes have left families mourning and communities afraid.

Vietnamese women caught in laundering trap

Women lured by Nigerian partners helped launder billions through shell companies.

Silver-haired Hien: From gifted student to feared ganglord

Once a bright student, Nguyen Manh Hien - known as “Silver-haired Hien” - later became one of the most feared gang leaders in Thanh Hoa province. His transformation from a promising youth to a notorious outlaw reveals a dark turn in a turbulent life.

Ministry investigates link between regulators and fake health products

Vietnamese police promise zero tolerance after exposing major food fraud networks involving state officials.

HCM City task force cracks two 'virtual kidnapping' cases in a single night

In a single night, the “online kidnapping” task force of the Criminal Police Division, Ho Chi Minh City Police, successfully rescued two male university students from sophisticated virtual extortion schemes.

Petrovietnam to build $10B nuclear plant, faces funding and tech hurdles

Vietnam’s nuclear revival begins with Petrovietnam, but cost and reactor choices loom large.