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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.

Hanoi’s crime lords of the 90s: A tale of power, profit, and prison

This deep dive into Hanoi’s notorious underworld reveals how two gang leaders controlled markets and manipulated justice.

Nam Cam’s criminal empire: From gangster apprentice to death row

The notorious life of Nam Cam, Vietnam’s most feared crime boss, ended in 2004, but his rise and fall continues to fascinate and terrify.

Unmasking the underworld: The fall of Vietnam’s most feared crime bosses

The recent capture of several notorious crime bosses has exposed the sophisticated "underworld" and its dangerous methods infiltrating urban areas across the country.

Chef in Vietnam arrested for attempting to cook endangered pangolin

Authorities in Da Nang have arrested a restaurant chef for purchasing a critically endangered pangolin to prepare as a dish.

Cambodia deports 161 Vietnamese citizens involved in online scams

Cambodian authorities have discovered that 161 Vietnamese nationals were working for online scam rings and have since deported them, handing them over to Vietnamese authorities.

South Korean man jailed 14 years for stealing $100,000 from friend in Vietnam

Taking advantage of a friend's trust, Lee Hyunsoo used the safe code given to him by a fellow South Korean to steal $100,000, which he spent on gambling, paying off debts, and vacationing with his girlfriend.

Vietnamese ringleader busted for cross-border scam in Golden Triangle

On June 17, authorities in Dien Bien Province announced that, in coordination with Lao police, they had successfully dismantled this high-tech scam network based deep within the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.

Health Minister cracks down after psychiatric fraud scandals

The Ministry of Health has issued a strict directive after leaders at three psychiatric institutions were exposed for helping criminals exploit mental health loopholes.

Hanoi busts pork smuggling rings linked to diseased meat sales

Hanoi police have initiated legal proceedings against three cases involving the illegal slaughter and distribution of dead and diseased pigs to markets and eateries across the city.

Hanoi woman runs $32.8M online business, evades over $490,000 in taxes

On July 10, Hanoi police announced the detention of Nguyen Thi Thu Huong (born 1987, resident of Lang ward, Hanoi) for tax evasion.

An Giang court sentences individual to one year for abusing democratic freedoms

The People’s Court of An Giang province on July 9 handed down an one-year prison sentence to Ho Trong Phuc for "abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State and the rights and legitmate interests of organisations."

Thanh Hoa Vice Chairman Le Duc Giang arrested in mineral licensing probe

The Ministry of Public Security has detained Le Duc Giang and three others amid a deepening investigation into serious violations in mineral resource licensing.

Former Phu Tho official accused of gambling over USD 7 million

Ho Dai Dung, once a provincial vice chairman, has been charged in a major illegal gambling case tied to a Hanoi-based club.