Man Loses $63,000 in Fake Facebook Romance Scam

A 52-year-old man in Hanoi was defrauded of nearly VND 1.6 billion after spending years believing he was in a romantic relationship with a female university student he met on Facebook. The person behind the account was later identified as Hong Thien An, a 29-year-old resident of Da Nang, Vietnam. According to investigators, An purchased a Facebook account named “Linh Dan” in 2018 and used fake photos and … Read more

Police Arrest Serial Boarding House Burglar in Ho Chi Minh City

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested Tran Chi Thien, 30, from Can Tho Province, for alleged theft. Investigators believe he was responsible for a series of break-ins targeting boarding houses across the city. According to police, a resident reported on April 17 that a thief had entered a rented room and stolen a mobile phone. Authorities immediately launched an investigation and began tracking the suspect. Just … Read more

A Woman Fined For Attacking A Relative On Social Media

A 42-year-old woman has been fined VND 7.5 million for posting content that insulted and defamed a relative on social media. On May 29, Phuoc Long Ward Police announced that they had issued an administrative penalty against the woman. She was found to have provided and shared information that infringed upon another person’s honor and dignity. The fine was imposed under Government Decree No. 15, which regulates administrative … Read more

530% Interest Loan Shark Network Busted in Huế City

Authorities in Huế have recently dismantled a loan sharking ring that charged interest rates of up to 530% per year, sparking public concern. Hue private detective agency offers confidential investigation services in Huế and Central Vietnam. According to initial investigations, the suspects operated their lending activities via social media and online platforms, advertising quick loans with simple procedures and no collateral required. Taking advantage of borrowers in urgent … Read more

Driver Detained for Choking and Assaulting Man on the Street

Authorities have temporarily detained a car driver in connection with an assault case involving violent behavior against another individual on a public roadway. The incident, which was reportedly triggered by a traffic-related dispute, has drawn significant public attention after video footage circulated widely on social media. According to preliminary reports, the altercation occurred after a minor traffic conflict between the driver of a passenger car and another man. … Read more

HCM city: Impersonation Scam Extorts Billions of VND

Authorities have dismantled a case involving a suspect who impersonated a woman online to approach victims. Vietnamese detective team, the individual then staged sensitive situations to extort billions of Vietnamese dong. According to initial investigations, the suspect used fake social media accounts while posing as a woman. Thus, through these accounts, the individual befriended multiple male victims. After gaining their trust, the suspect lured them into engaging in … Read more

Illegal E-Bike Modding Ring Targeting Students in HCMC

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh city have uncovered a facility that specializes in modifying electric bikes, primarily for students—an activity that poses traffic safety risks and violates regulations. During inspection, the facility was found to upgrade electric bicycles and e-scooters by increasing power output and altering designs to boost speed or change appearance. Many modified vehicles no longer meet technical safety standards, Vietnam detective service agency. Most customers … Read more

Bac Ninh: Man prosecuted for abusing wife and daughter

On March 3, the Investigation Police Agency of Bắc Ninh Provincial Police initiated criminal proceedings. Vietnamese detective agency, authorities also temporarily detained Phan Văn Minh, 32, who resides in Tân Tiến Ward. He is being investigated for abusing and mistreating family members, Vietnam detective service agency. According to authorities, Minh was known for violent behavior. He allegedly often used force against members of his family during conflicts. Earlier, … Read more

Foreign nationals suspected of stealing car in Da Nang

Authorities in Da Nang are investigating a case involving a foreign man suspected of stealing a car in the city, Danang detective agency. Danang detective, according to initial information, a local resident’s car went missing shortly after being parked in a residential area. Security camera footage and preliminary verification revealed that a foreign male exhibiting suspicious behavior was present at the scene prior to the vehicle’s disappearance. Upon … Read more

Two groups of young men fought in Nha Trang Vietnam

On the evening of the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, a fight broke out between two groups of young men in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province, disrupting public order in the area. According to initial information, the incident occurred at night when the two groups gathered and a conflict arose. A verbal argument quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, Vietnamese detectives. Several individuals reportedly used weapons … Read more