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American businessman charged with tax evasion in Hanoi

A US national has been detained in Hanoi for allegedly abusing tax exemptions to avoid paying over $125,000 in duties.

Interpol-wanted fraud suspect arrested in Vietnam, extradited to China

Huang Yue, wanted for international fraud, was captured in Khanh Hoa while posing as a tourist.

Vietnamese women caught in laundering trap

Women lured by Nigerian partners helped launder billions through shell companies.

Chinese woman detained at airport for smuggling undeclared gold into Vietnam

A Chinese national faces trial after trying to enter Vietnam with gold hidden on her body, bypassing customs.

South Korean man jailed 14 years for stealing $100,000 from friend in Vietnam

Taking advantage of a friend's trust, Lee Hyunsoo used the safe code given to him by a fellow South Korean to steal $100,000, which he spent on gambling, paying off debts, and vacationing with his girlfriend.

Foreign woman avoids death penalty in Vietnam drug case

A foreign defendant who was caught bringing over 3.5 kg of heroin into Vietnam has been spared the death penalty thanks to recent amendments to Vietnam’s Penal Code.

Foreign burglars break into Vietnamese home, steal over $12,000 in valuables

Due to a lack of money for personal expenses, three South Korean men broke into a resident’s home in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai, and stole a large amount of cash and jewelry by breaking into a safe.

Four Chinese nationals pepper-sprayed a driver and stole his car in Thanh Hoa.

Thanh Hoa police arrested four Chinese nationals who used pepper spray to steal a vehicle from a ride-hailing driver on a local expressway.

Chinese nationals prosecuted for desecrating Le dynasty royal tomb

Police in Thanh Hoa Province have officially prosecuted and detained two Chinese nationals, Shen Jiangyang (born 1982) and Deng Zhiji (born 1984), both from Guangxi Province, China, for violating the sanctity of tombs and human remains.

Chinese nationals caught probing Le king's tomb for relics in Thanh Hoa

Authorities at the Lam Kinh heritage site in Thanh Hoa have uncovered signs of illegal excavation at the tomb of King Le Tuc Tong, allegedly carried out by two Chinese nationals in search of antiquities.

Chinese scammers use AI deepfakes to extort Vietnamese entrepreneurs

A high-tech blackmail ring used fake explicit content and cryptocurrency to scam nearly 1,000 victims.

Vietnam busts record-breaking ketamine lab, landowner revealed in Nha Trang

Landowners identified in massive ketamine lab bust in Nha Trang, where a 1,000m² illegal factory operated in secret.

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.

Chinese director prosecuted for deadly boiler explosion in Dong Nai

Feng Yong faces charges after a boiler explosion killed six and injured five at a wood processing factory.

South Korean receives heavy fine for fatal traffic accident in northern VN

The People’s Court of Hoa Bình Province has sentenced Hong Seok Joo, a South Korean national, to a VNĐ40 million fine for violating road traffic regulations that led to a fatal motorbike accident.

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.

Canadian tourist jailed in Vietnam for armed street robberies

After running out of money, Canadian national Jang Jae Bin resorted to armed robbery in Ho Chi Minh City, targeting fellow foreigners. He has now been sentenced to seven years in prison.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City police bust Chinese-led kidnapping gang, rescue victim safely

Vietnamese police have arrested a group of Chinese and Vietnamese criminals for kidnapping a Chinese national and demanding a $400,000 ransom in cryptocurrency. The victim was safely rescued in a tactical police raid.