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Vietnam uncovers buried drugs, weapons in $1.5 million narcotics bust

Police in Dak Lak Province have dismantled the largest drug trafficking network ever uncovered in the region, arresting multiple suspects and seizing over 9 kilograms of narcotics.

Fifty-five to stand trial in health ministry bribery case

Between 2018 and 2025, several officials and specialists at the Food Safety Authority allegedly abused legal regulations to solicit and accept bribes in exchange for the appraisal and issuance of various permits.

‘Money talks’ at VFSA: inspections were often accompanied by bribes

Whenever an inspection team from the Vietnam Food Safety Authority (VFSA) arrived, businesses would "slip" them money to ensure the results were "smooth."

24 gold bars and 32 iPhones seized at Cam Ranh airport

Police in Khanh Hoa arrested two women after discovering over 2.3kg of gold and dozens of phones in checked luggage.

Thanh Hoa woman fakes death for five years to claim insurance payout

After five years of being legally dead, a woman reappears to reverse her death certificate - and faces fraud charges.

The fall of Vietnam’s livestream legends: Fraud, fake goods, and financial crime

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Food supplement companies exposed in sweeping bribery probe

Authorities uncover elaborate scheme involving bribes disguised as loans and repayments.

Attempt to smuggle 24 gold bars and 32 iPhones foiled at Vietnam airport

Vietnamese police bust high-value smuggling attempt at Cam Ranh International Airport.

Crypto scam DRK exposed: Over 2,000 billion VND defrauded in Vietnam

Police in Da Nang have taken down a multi-level marketing crypto scam run by Huynh Duc Van and his network.

Hanoi college principal indicted in scandal over misappropriated student funds

Hanoi police have formally indicted three officials from the Hanoi College of Tourism, including the school's principal, for allegedly abusing their positions to misappropriate funds intended for student participants in a national celebration.

Former HCM City deputy chair and real estate tycoon face prosecution

The Ministry of Public Security has concluded its investigation into one of Vietnam’s most significant public asset mismanagement cases, recommending charges against 22 individuals.

Police probe launched into popular Vietnamese charity project "Nuoi Em"

The Ministry of Public Security is working with 13 provinces to investigate suspected misconduct within the "Nuoi Em" project.

QCGL chairwoman accused of profiting $12 million from land deal

According to investigators, Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, Chairwoman of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai (QCGL), allegedly earned nearly 300 billion VND (approximately US$12 million) in profit from buying and reselling the 39-39B Ben Van Don land project in HCM City.

Mailisa scandal: Owners give up luxury cars, gold, and cash to aid investigation

The couple behind Mailisa beauty clinic have paid over $12 million as authorities investigate a massive fake-import cosmetics scandal.

Top suspect in Mr Pips scam brought back to Vietnam from the Philippines

On the afternoon of December 15, during a press briefing by the Ministry of Public Security, Hanoi police confirmed the extradition of Le Khac Ngo, a key suspect in the high-profile Mr Pips case, from the Philippines to Vietnam.

Shark Binh faces new criminal charge of tax evasion

Nguyen Hoa Binh - also known as Shark Binh - has been officially charged with an additional crime: tax evasion, as announced by police officials in Hanoi during a year-end law enforcement press briefing on December 15.

Young mastermind behind $16 million football betting ring busted in Da Nang

Authorities in Da Nang have dismantled a massive online football betting operation worth over $16 million, led by a 24-year-old man.

HCM City woman arrested for burying nearly 2,900 tons of waste

Do Hong Trinh, born in 1968, has been identified as the mastermind behind a major case of illegal waste dumping and burial in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi police uncover arsenal of weapons in 16-year-old’s home

On December 10, the Hanoi Municipal Police reported the seizure of multiple firearms and ammunition from the home of a 16-year-old male. The discovery was made during a routine patrol conducted by Task Force Y15/141 on December 9.

Police raid in Hanoi leads to seizure of fentanyl and military weapons

Vietnamese authorities reveal fentanyl was found in a seized vial, marking a dangerous new trend in synthetic drug trafficking.