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Hanoi’s crime lords of the 90s: A tale of power, profit, and prison

This deep dive into Hanoi’s notorious underworld reveals how two gang leaders controlled markets and manipulated justice.

Nam Cam’s criminal empire: From gangster apprentice to death row

The notorious life of Nam Cam, Vietnam’s most feared crime boss, ended in 2004, but his rise and fall continues to fascinate and terrify.

Unmasking the underworld: The fall of Vietnam’s most feared crime bosses

The recent capture of several notorious crime bosses has exposed the sophisticated "underworld" and its dangerous methods infiltrating urban areas across the country.

Z Holding chairman arrested for producing fake Hiup milk

Hoang Quang Thinh, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Z Holding Joint Stock Company, has been arrested for allegedly producing counterfeit nutritional products labeled as HIUP 27.

Livestream seller arrested for $2.8 million sales, over $40K in tax evasion

A Vung Tau woman has been detained for evading over $40,000 in taxes from her livestream sales, totaling more than $2.8 million.

Viral TikTok couple arrested amid fake syrup sales probe

More than 800,000 products were sold through the “Hai Sen Family” social media platforms, including over 100,000 boxes of the “Hai Be appetite syrup” – now declared counterfeit.

Nearly 70 tons of illegal animal meat seized in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City’s economic police division has uncovered nearly 70 tons of animal organs and meat with unclear origin, following inspections of two businesses and one individual suspected of violating food safety regulations.

Da Nang hacker ring steals 21,000 global credit cards to scam Amazon

Operating from rented homes in Da Nang, the group used advanced tech to harvest and exploit thousands of foreign accounts.

Fake news scandal: Two held for defaming former HCMC police leader

Authorities have detained two individuals for publishing distorted content online about Lieutenant General Le Hong Nam, based on fabricated claims.

Vietnam indicts former media leader in VND 5.1bil. extortion scheme

The People’s Procuracy of Thai Binh Province has issued an indictment against 44 individuals involved in an organized extortion ring tied to the Vietnam Environment and Urban Electronic Journal, including its former editor-in-chief Dong Xuan Thu.

13 arrested in Cambodian-based online scam targeting Vietnamese victims

Vietnamese and Chinese nationals ran a sophisticated scam from Cambodia, luring men into sending money for online tasks.

Fake Marshall, Omega tech products seized in Hanoi bust

Hanoi police have dismantled a large-scale ring specializing in trafficking counterfeit electronic devices imitating major global brands, with transactions conducted primarily via Facebook.

Vietnam police shut down $47M gambling network

A $47 million gambling and money laundering operation was dismantled by police in Hung Yen province, with 15 suspects arrested.

YouTube channel ‘Nguoi dua tin’ shut down, 3 arrested in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested three individuals responsible for operating the “Nguoi dua tin” YouTube channel, which authorities say disseminated more than 6,700 videos containing harmful and distorted content.

Foreign nationals, officials among 141 charged in Hanoi gambling case

South Koreans and Vietnamese business leaders face prosecution for organizing illegal gambling operations in Hanoi.

Appeals trial of ex-FLC chairman to resume after health delay

Trinh Van Quyet and co-defendants will return to court on June 17 after repeated postponements due to health concerns.

Vietnam sees four daring bank robberies in just over a month

Four bank robberies across Vietnam in one month spark safety concerns and swift police action.

Police dismantle large-scale gambling ring using AI for money laundering

This is a large-scale trans-national organised crime ring operating with sophisticated methods, notably introducing a new method that has appeared for the first time in Vietnam using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to commit the crimes.

Bank robbery suspect caught after forest hideout in Quang Ninh

After more than a day on the run, the suspect involved in the recent bank robbery in Uong Bi City has been apprehended by police in Quang Ninh province.

Quang Ninh police launch overnight search after armed bank robbery

Traffic police inspect all vehicles overnight in Quang Ninh following the armed robbery.