At a press conference held on December 15, a representative from the Criminal Police Department (C02) under the Ministry of Public Security confirmed that the unit is urgently coordinating with local police forces to investigate allegations concerning the Nuoi Em charity project.

The press event, hosted by the Ministry of Public Security, was organized to review policing efforts in 2025 and to outline tasks and strategies for 2026.

Speaking at the briefing, Colonel Le Khac Son, Deputy Director of the Criminal Police Department, said that as soon as media reports and social media discussions surfaced about the Nuoi Em project, the Ministry directed police in 13 provinces and cities to conduct reviews and inspections.

C02 subsequently instructed and worked with PC02 units in these localities to swiftly and decisively verify information and determine whether fraud or deception had occurred in the project’s charitable activities.

Founded in 2014 by Hoang Hoa Trung, Nuoi Em is a charity initiative aimed at providing nutritious lunches to schoolchildren in remote mountainous areas. The project allows individual donors to "adopt" a child through small daily contributions, which help sustain kitchen operations at satellite schools and reduce school dropout rates.

What began as a small group initiative gradually evolved into a broader support ecosystem for disadvantaged children, including the construction of schools, boarding houses, access to clean water, and library projects.

However, on the evening of December 6, suspicions surrounding the Nuoi Em project began circulating on social media, with several accounts sharing screenshots of messages and raising questions about the transparency of its finances.

Some users also reported cases where their Nuoi Em sponsorship codes were duplicated - appearing identical to those assigned to other donors.

The fact that, despite operating for many years, the project continued receiving donations through the personal bank account of its founder, Hoang Hoa Trung, further fueled debate and public concern.

Dinh Hieu