On October 13, the Economic Police Department - HCMC Police temporarily detained DJ Ngan 98 (real name Vo Thi Ngoc Ngan) to investigate the crime of producing and trading counterfeit food products under Article 193 of the Penal Code.

Since 2021, Ngan 98 has sold several weight-loss dietary supplements, using “free gift” labeling to distribute another product called “vegetable collagen pills.”

In reality, she sold them as a full treatment package, generating hundreds of billions of VND in revenue. Some collagen pill samples contained banned substances and ingredients harmful to consumer health.

Ten days later, the HCMC Police issued a decision to prosecute singer-musician Luong Bang Quang and DJ Ngan 98 to investigate the crime of giving bribes.

The expanded investigation determined that after authorities detected violations in July 2024, Luong Bang Quang and Ngan 98 paid VND8 billion to an acquaintance seeking help to avoid legal consequences.

Police also clarified Luong Bang Quang’s role in Ngan 98’s fake weight-loss supplement business.

Specifically, business operations through ZuBu were directly managed by Ngan, while cash flow from the ZuBu Shop household business was controlled by Luong Bang Quang. 

With Ngan 98’s strong social media influence, sales volume was huge, generating hundreds of billions of VND annually, meaning Luong Bang Quang held a significant role.

Additionally, during the investigation, Luong Bang Quang showed evasiveness and lack of cooperation, obstructing the investigation.

Binh Gold tests positive for drugs, causes chaos on expressway

On July 23, rapper Binh Gold drove his car erratically, cutting off other vehicles and showing signs of public disorder on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway.

The Expressway Traffic Police Unit No.1 (Traffic Police Department, Ministry of Public Security) pursued him. By nearly 10pm the same day, the police had stopped his car, and a rapid test returned positive for narcotics.

On July 26, Binh Gold was further investigated for robbery. He hired a taxi from Hanoi to Quang Ninh, but during the trip he insulted the driver, grabbed his neck, kicked his seat, and forced him to follow his directions. When the driver escaped the vehicle, Binh Gold seized the taxi and the wallet, continuing to drive until he was caught.

During interrogation, he showed signs of drug intoxication. Drug tests indicated cannabis and ketamine.

Singers stand trial in USD106 million gambling case

Singers The Vu and Vu Ha were among the defendants tried in a $106 million gambling ring at Pullman Hotel, Hanoi.

According to the indictment, from February 8 to June 22, 2024, The Vu gambled 116 times through Slot and Baccarat with total betting amounts exceeding $4.3 million. His highest single bet was  $162,871 (about VND3.9 billion), losing $81,761 (about VND1.9 billion).

Singer Vu Ha, who registered a card at King Club under the name “Baret”, also gambled over $2,600 (about VND62 million) once through Slot and Roulette, losing more than $199 (over VND4 million at the time).

At court, Vu Ha said the gambling money came from his own income. He usually kept VND5-10 million in his pocket and used that amount to gamble on May 18, 2024. He admitted the charge, said it was fair, and had paid compensation of VND10 million.

In his final statement, The Vu expressed regret, admitting his actions stemmed from lack of understanding. Vu Ha said: “After one year and during the trial, I realized my wrongdoing. I deeply regret it. I accept the prosecution’s conclusions and thank the court for granting me leniency.”

Singer Jack fined VND55 million, suspended for 9 months

On November 7, 2025, the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports imposed an administrative fine on Trinh Tran Phuong Tuan (real name of singer Jack) for “performing with lyrics contrary to cultural norms, negatively affecting morality, community health, and social psychology,” with a fine of VND55 million. Additionally, he received a 9-month performance suspension.

Previously, on November 4, 2025, the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports issued an administrative penalty against The East Entertainment Service Co., Ltd. for the offense of "organizing artistic performances that do not comply with the content recorded in the written approval," with a fine of VND50 million.

Prior to that, on October 16, 2025, the Moonlit Childhood program, organized by The East, took place at Cung Xuan stage (Bach Mai ward, Hanoi). After the program, many audience members and press agencies reported that singer Jack's performance contained inappropriate lyrics, causing public outrage.

T. Nhung