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American suspect arrested 15 hours after daring PNJ gold shop robbery in Da Nang

Da Nang police arrested an American man who staged a violent robbery at a PNJ gold shop, stealing 20 pieces of jewelry worth nearly USD 32,700, just under 15 hours after the incident.

American suspect arrested after stealing $31,000 in gold from Da Nang store

Vietnamese police captured a U.S. citizen accused of robbing a PNJ jewelry store in Da Nang, making off with gold worth over $30,000.

Foreign suspect arrested in violent PNJ gold shop robbery in Da Nang

Police in Da Nang confirmed the arrest of a foreigner accused of attacking a guard and smashing display cases to steal jewelry from a PNJ shop.

Russian man fined for reckless driving in Nha Trang leaves Vietnam

After performing dangerous motorbike stunts on Nha Trang streets, the tourist fled to China following a previous traffic violation.

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.

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.

Foreign national caught using fake BTS to send scam texts in HCMC

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a foreign national who used two fake mobile base transceiver stations (BTS) installed in a car to distribute mass scam messages impersonating the National Public Service Portal.

American businessman charged with tax evasion in Hanoi

A US national has been detained in Hanoi for allegedly abusing tax exemptions to avoid paying over $125,000 in duties.

Vietnamese women caught in laundering trap

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

Interpol-wanted fraud suspect arrested in Vietnam, extradited to China

Huang Yue, wanted for international fraud, was captured in Khanh Hoa while posing as a tourist.

Chinese woman detained at airport for smuggling undeclared gold into Vietnam

A Chinese national faces trial after trying to enter Vietnam with gold hidden on her body, bypassing customs.

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.

Foreign woman avoids death penalty in Vietnam drug case

A foreign defendant who was caught bringing over 3.5 kg of heroin into Vietnam has been spared the death penalty thanks to recent amendments to Vietnam’s Penal Code.

Foreign burglars break into Vietnamese home, steal over $12,000 in valuables

Due to a lack of money for personal expenses, three South Korean men broke into a resident’s home in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai, and stole a large amount of cash and jewelry by breaking into a safe.

Four Chinese nationals pepper-sprayed a driver and stole his car in Thanh Hoa.

Thanh Hoa police arrested four Chinese nationals who used pepper spray to steal a vehicle from a ride-hailing driver on a local expressway.

Chinese nationals prosecuted for desecrating Le dynasty royal tomb

Police in Thanh Hoa Province have officially prosecuted and detained two Chinese nationals, Shen Jiangyang (born 1982) and Deng Zhiji (born 1984), both from Guangxi Province, China, for violating the sanctity of tombs and human remains.

Chinese nationals caught probing Le king's tomb for relics in Thanh Hoa

Authorities at the Lam Kinh heritage site in Thanh Hoa have uncovered signs of illegal excavation at the tomb of King Le Tuc Tong, allegedly carried out by two Chinese nationals in search of antiquities.

Chinese scammers use AI deepfakes to extort Vietnamese entrepreneurs

A high-tech blackmail ring used fake explicit content and cryptocurrency to scam nearly 1,000 victims.

Vietnam busts record-breaking ketamine lab, landowner revealed in Nha Trang

Landowners identified in massive ketamine lab bust in Nha Trang, where a 1,000m² illegal factory operated in secret.

Chinese criminal gang arrested after $10.2 million ransom attempt

The Ministry of Public Security commended the Ho Chi Minh City Police for rapidly resolving the kidnapping and safely rescuing the victim.