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Cambodian scam hub exposed: Vietnamese victims betrayed by their own

Heartbreaking details emerge as Vietnamese nationals con fellow countrymen in cross-border fraud operations.

Chinese criminal gang arrested after $10.2 million ransom attempt

The Ministry of Public Security commended the Ho Chi Minh City Police for rapidly resolving the kidnapping and safely rescuing the victim.

How police caught the gang behind the $2.2 million Tay Ninh heist

The shocking heist, orchestrated by the victim’s own son, ends with the capture of the gang in the Central Highlands.

How Vietnamese police stormed a notorious scam den in Cambodia

Lai Chau Police and Cambodian authorities dismantled a sophisticated transnational scam network in a high-risk operation.

Nationwide search for suspects in shocking $2 million family betrayal

The son of a wealthy businessman collaborated with gang members to orchestrate a major heist.

Vietnam-Cambodia police cooperation busts cross-border car scam ring

The international crackdown led to the arrest of a tech mastermind and his accomplices, recovering millions in stolen funds.

Teen hires friend for $210 to kill grandmother, burns house to cover tracks

A 14-year-old boy hired a friend to kill his grandmother after repeated scoldings, then set fire to the house to erase evidence.

How leaked data led to a spike in fake shipper scams in Vietnam

Personal information obtained through data leaks is being exploited by scammers posing as delivery personnel.

Bribery in Vinh Phuc: Former officials accused of accepting over $5 million

In a shocking revelation, businessman Hau "Phao" is accused of paying over 132 billion VND ($5.3 million) in bribes, including a $1 million cash handoff to former Party Secretary Hoang Thuy Lan.

Hanoi mini apartment fire: Building owner sentenced to 12 years in prison

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced mini apartment owner Nghiem Quang Minh to 12 years in prison for fire safety violations that led to 56 deaths, while several officials received prison terms for negligence.

Vietnam police bust large-scale online drug trafficking ring

Authorities in Nam Dinh Province have successfully dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking network that operated through online platforms.

Vietnam police bust $80 million Da Lat money laundering ring, 23 arrested

Authorities in Da Lat, Vietnam, have arrested 23 individuals involved in a massive money laundering network worth $80 million, linked to international cybercrime. Police uncovered dozens of illicit bank accounts used to move illegal funds abroad.

Vietnam investigates rare earth smuggling ring linked to Chinese businessman

Authorities have uncovered an international smuggling network involving millions of kilograms of rare earth minerals illegally shipped from Vietnam to China.

Korean man arrested by HCM City police for suspected murder of compatriot

The incident occurred on Sunday night on Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street, District 3.

Vietnam police bust $28 million gambling ring led by Chinese nationals

Vietnamese police have dismantled a massive gambling ring in Lao Cai, arresting 97 people, including two Chinese ringleaders. Authorities seized VND 720 billion ($28 million) in gambling assets.

Vietnamese police dismantle cross-border drug ring using delivery apps

Vietnamese police arrested 27 suspects in a cross-border drug trafficking operation using ride-hailing and delivery apps. Over 30kg of heroin, ketamine, and ecstasy were seized in Ho Chi Minh City.

Police officer killed while restraining violent suspect in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

Duong Huu Tri, born 1987, set a vehicle on fire, and attacked law enforcement officers, leading to the death of a mobile police officer on duty.

Marketing stunt gone wrong: Four men parade a coffin through Ho Chi Minh City

A controversial coffin parade in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked public outrage, raising concerns about traffic safety and advertising ethics.

Vietnamese fuel mogul Chu Thi Thanh arrested in tax fraud scandal

Vietnamese fuel giant Thien Minh Duc faces legal action over massive tax fraud. Authorities have detained chairwoman Chu Thi Thanh in a growing scandal.

VN online education scam exposed: Fake courses sold to over 3,600 victims

Vietnamese authorities are cracking down on an online education scam that defrauded over 3,600 people. Find out how the scam worked and what’s next.