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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.

Ex-police, ex-trainee jailed for torturing detainee to death

When BVH refused to cooperate, Tùng allegedly handcuffed him to a window frame and both men reportedly used rubber batons to beat him repeatedly on his buttocks and thighs.

Dong Thap police arrest man for spreading anti-state propaganda

Dong Thap authorities have arrested Doan Minh Tuan for allegedly producing and sharing anti-state content on social media, violating Article 117 of Vietnam’s Penal Code.

Wildlife poachers arrested in Tay Ninh's national park

Forest rangers in the southern province of Tay Ninh's Tan Bien district and the Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park Management Board on February 25 caught a man engaging in illegal wildlife hunting in the national park.

Over 2,000 victims fall for fake zero-interest loan scam in Ho Chi Minh City

A fraudulent loan scheme in Ho Chi Minh City tricked over 2,000 victims into paying fake insurance fees, resulting in nearly $175,000 in losses before authorities intervened.

Faith exploited: fake spiritual retreat exposed as multimillion-dollar scam

Believers were promised spiritual enlightenment but lost their fortunes instead. The shocking story behind Vietnam’s biggest religious scam.

Arson attempt in Hanoi: man sets fire to home with six people inside

A rideshare driver in Hanoi has been arrested for setting fire to a home with six people inside, allegedly to settle a personal dispute.

Shocking child abuse case in Kien Giang: Two-year-old girl beaten to death

A man in Kien Giang has been arrested for fatally beating a two-year-old girl left in his care. Authorities are investigating the horrific crime.

Man arrested for setting mother on fire in southern Vietnam

A man allegedly poured petrol over his mother and set her ablaze on Monday.

Vietnam busts $80 million money laundering network tied to overseas gambling

Vietnamese police have uncovered a large-scale financial crime operation, involving fraudulent banking transactions, shell companies, and cross-border money laundering networks.

Corruption at Long Thanh airport: Officials arrested, over 10,000 files seized

Long Thanh airport fraud probe leads to arrests of key officials involved in land compensation irregularities. Over 10,000 documents confiscated.

Officials arrested for compensation misconduct in VN’s largest airport project

Vietnamese authorities have apprehended several officials from the Long Thanh District Land Development Centre on allegations of land compensation irregularities associated with the construction of Long Thành International Airport in Dong Nai.

Ho Chi Minh City police investigate burned body discovered in cemetery

A charred body was discovered in a cemetery in Ho Chi Minh City. Police have identified the victim and are investigating the cause of death.

How a fake Google Maps rating job cost a Vietnamese woman $8,000

Cybercrime investigators in Vietnam have arrested 15 individuals linked to an international scam network that has stolen billions of VND from victims. The fraudulent scheme involved fake work-from-home opportunities that required upfront payments.

Truong Huy San to stand trial for abuse of freedom, democracy rights on Feb. 27

Between 2015 and 2024, Truong Huy San, born in 1961, gathered information and documents, drafted, and posted numerous articles on his personal Facebook page - Truong Huy San (Osin Huy Duc).

Unlicensed caregiver arrested for abusing 3-year-old girl in Long An

A babysitter operating without a license in Long An has been arrested after video evidence showed her physically abusing a 3-year-old girl. Authorities are investigating the case and ensuring the safety of other children under her care.

Horrific murder: Man kills and dismembers wife before dumping body in the sea

Police in Quang Nam are investigating a gruesome murder case where a man allegedly killed his wife, cut her body into pieces, and disposed of it in the ocean in an attempt to cover up his crime.

Hanoi police search for suspect in rideshare uniform after arson attack

Authorities are investigating an incident in which a man dressed as a rideshare driver was caught on camera setting fire to a residential gate in Hanoi before fleeing the scene.

Former Phu Quoc police chief accused of land fraud, embezzling $2.6m

A former chief police in Phu Quoc City is accused of defrauding four individuals in a scheme involving the sale of public and protective forest land, embezzling nearly VNĐ66 billion (US$2.6 million) from them.