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Triple homicide in Dong Nai shocks Vietnam as suspect blames online game

Le Sy Tung, the suspect arrested for killing three people at an agricultural purchasing center in Dong Nai Province, told investigators that he committed the crime as part of a “mission assigned in a game.”

Authorities crack down on Vietnam’s largest corporate tax fraud cases

Several major business figures and corporations in Vietnam have recently been prosecuted and investigated for tax evasion, false declarations, and concealing revenues worth thousands of billions of dong (hundreds of millions of USD).

Authorities seize $2 million and 20 properties in Hiup fake milk scandal

Police have cracked down on Z Holding’s production of counterfeit Hiup milk, seizing assets and arresting suspects in a case that shook the food industry.

Chinese man kidnapped in Da Nang over $29,000 gambling debt

Police in Da Nang have rescued a young Chinese man who was kidnapped and held in a guesthouse by fellow nationals after losing about 740 million VND (US$29,000) at a casino.

Suspected $8 million ponzi scheme triggers chaos in Ho Chi Minh City

Hundreds in Ho Chi Minh City confront a woman accused of running a fraudulent savings scheme worth over USD 8 million.

Hospital heads arrested for faking 255 kidney stone treatments

Two department heads at a Dak Lak hospital were detained after charging for laser procedures never performed due to broken equipment.

HCM City police bust massive smuggling ring from China

Five people were arrested after police uncovered a major smuggling network importing undervalued goods through shell companies.

Vietnamese woman prosecuted for selling rare otter on Facebook

Authorities arrested a woman attempting to sell an endangered otter online after she was caught transporting it to Hanoi.

Gambling debt leads to violent abduction of two Chinese men in Da Nang

Two Chinese nationals were rescued by police in Da Nang after being illegally detained and physically assaulted due to massive gambling debts incurred at a local casino.

Phu Quoc land scandal: Journalists prosecuted for extortion plot

The An Giang Provincial Police Department has prosecuted a group of journalists for multiple counts of extortion involving billions of dong, stirring public concern about media ethics and criminal abuse of press credentials.

Cambodia scam ring targeting Vietnamese citizens dismantled by police

A transnational tech scam based in Cambodia is shut down, with suspects returned to Vietnam for prosecution.

Crypto scam “WorldMall.app” deceives thousands across Vietnam

A fake cryptocurrency project promising high returns lures thousands of victims, leading to a major police crackdown.

HCMC police: Street crime down, but laughing gas abuse among youth alarming

Despite crime reductions, Ho Chi Minh City faces drug-related challenges and worsening traffic congestion.

Former education official detained for falsifying admissions documents

Tran Van Thuc, ex-director of Thanh Hoa’s education department, has been arrested for alleged document falsification in school admissions.

Hanoi truck driver arrested for dragging schoolgirl to death after crash

A 15-year-old girl was fatally dragged by a truck in Hanoi. The driver admitted he wanted her dead to evade financial responsibility.

Da Nang police arrest British man for illegal gun possession

A British national has been detained by Da Nang police after pulling a gun on a rival during an altercation at a bar. Authorities later discovered a military-grade firearm and 12 rounds of ammunition at his residence.

29 industrial workers in Quang Ninh test positive for narcotics

Officials confirm 29 positive drug tests and arrest key suspects involved in illegal drug distribution at an industrial construction site.

37 defendants sentenced in nationwide illegal weapon case

The People’s Court of the central province of Gia Lai has sentenced 37 defendants for their roles in an illegal military weapon manufacturing, storage, and trafficking case that spanned 15 provinces and cities nationwide.

Vietnam’s kickboxing legend loses $85,000 in gold after sleeping in car

A man who recently reported the theft of nearly 30 taels of gold while sleeping overnight in his pickup truck in Ho Chi Minh City has been identified as a celebrated martial arts champion, surprising many.

Police ministry suggests ankle monitors for young first-time offenders

In a newly released draft decree, the Ministry of Public Security is seeking public input on regulations detailing community-based diversion measures, electronic monitoring, and reintegration for minors in conflict with the law.