He explained that these individuals create websites, accounts, and groups on various social media platforms to facilitate gambling. They also advertise and lure online users into gambling through various forms such as football betting, "tai xiu" (big-small), "xoc dia" (a traditional game), as well as new forms like fish shooting games, jackpot games, and eSports betting.

The representative empha sized that most servers of these gambling websites are hosted abroad and operated by foreign individuals. These foreign operators often collaborate with Vietnamese individuals to set up accounts and manage the gambling networks in a tiered structure, creating a network of illegal gambling across the country, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City.

Lieutenant Colonel Long further noted that in recent years, some gambling models have emerged under the guise of online games available on mobile phone apps. He urged mobile users to be cautious and vigilant regarding these types of games.

In addition, the Ho Chi Minh City Police representative shared that authorities have ramped up management efforts to limit illegal advertising calls that disturb the public. However, the issue of "trash" SIM cards remains complex.

Specifically, violators often hoard SIM cards under the guise of being registered by businesses, allowing them to register a large number of phone numbers with network providers and then resell them to individuals in need.

These violators also exploit the lack of oversight at retail stores, agents, and telecom service points to register "trash" mobile numbers using fake documents or personal information that has been leaked. They then use these numbers to promote and distribute illegal content via fake base stations, virtual switchboard services, and advertising services on platforms like Facebook and Google.

In response to this situation, the city's police have proactively implemented a wide range of solutions to combat the organization and participation in online gambling. Ho Chi Minh City Police continue to prioritize preventive measures, promoting the "All People Protect National Security" movement in cyberspace, and raising public awareness about cybersecurity and safety.

Ho Van