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Fallen crowns: The dark scandals of Vietnam’s beauty queens

Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien’s fraud case isn’t the first - Vietnam has seen several former pageant winners embroiled in serious scandals.

Police bust MLM ring with 200,000 sellers of banned supplements

A massive cross-border MLM network involving foreign ringleaders and nearly 200,000 members has been dismantled in Vietnam.

Online gambling ring worth $50M busted by Vietnam and Laos police

The Criminal Police Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has coordinated with the Lao Ministry of Public Security to bust a high-tech, organized transnational gambling network with operations stretching across borders and cyberspace.

Vietnam police dismantle mushroom-based MLM ring involving 9,000 people

A trillion-VND scheme promoted a health supplement while secretly operating a transnational pyramid structure.

Le Tung Van sentenced to 3 years for incest, total sentence now 8 years

In a closed-door first-instance trial held on the morning of May 21, the People’s Court of Duc Hoa District (Long An Province) sentenced 93-year-old Le Tung Van to three years in prison for the crime of incest.

Miss Grand International 2021 arrested in Kera candy fraud case

Miss Grand 2021 Thuy Tien is now facing criminal charges linked to fraudulent health product sales.

Public shocked as food-safety officials lend hand to fake food production

The revelation of a "backer" supporting a unit producing and distributing fake food products has left the public stunned, as the "shield" protecting consumers was easily pierced by money.

Smuggling tycoon indicted for $71M timber fraud and customs bribery

Authorities indict 22 individuals, including business leaders and customs officials, in sweeping case.

Vietnam’s battle against drug crime: sacrifices and unyielding courage

Fifty years after national reunification, war has faded into history. Yet in peacetime, a fierce “frontline” persists, where police forces confront daily dangers: the battle against drug crimes.

Foreign tourist assaulted by group on Bui Vien Street, police take action

A viral video shows a group attacking a foreign man in Saigon’s backpacker district; police are now investigating.

Vietnam police arrest 11 in underground laughing gas and drug network

Thanh Hoa Provincial Police have initiated criminal proceedings and detained 11 individuals involved in a large-scale, interprovincial laughing gas (N2O) production and distribution ring.

Police bust counterfeit supplement ring, seize over 100 tonnes of fake goods

According to investigators, the couple had been producing and selling fake goods since 2020, with products reaching drugstores and hospitals nationwide.

Vietnamese news journal leaders face prosecution for systematic extortion

Ex-editor of Environment and Urban Journal charged in VND 5 billion extortion case

Luu Binh Nhuong’s sentence cut by one year, appeals by Le Thanh Van rejected

Former lawmakers lose appeals in abuse of power case as high-profile trial concludes.

Large drug trafficking cases uncovered, many defendants face death penalty

The April 17 manhunt for Bui Dinh Khanh in Quang Ninh province was still fresh when news about Phu Tho Police discovering the province’s biggest drug case shocked the public.

Former food safety chief arrested over bribery in Vietnam supplement scandal

Ex-officials at the Ministry of Health arrested for enabling large-scale health product fraud.

Thief steals valuables next to sleeping homeowner in Hanoi

In a daring late-night break-in, a burglar sneaks into a Hanoi apartment and escapes after a struggle.

Former National Assembly official faces prosecution in major corruption case

Pham Thai Ha is accused of abusing power for profit, causing state losses of over VND 96 billion.

Vietnam dismantles massive scam networks behind fake games and finance

Thousands lose life savings to online investment traps driven by fake apps, greed, and fear.

Business tycoon on death row disputes state asset valuations

From detention, Truong My Lan requests a fair valuation of her assets, citing discrepancies that could increase state recovery.