Vietnam busts transnational money laundering network
VOV.VN - The police in the central province of Nghe An uncovered a large-scale financial crime operation on April 22 involving a transnational money laundering network and gambling via website "xxx88".
They arrested 12 suspects running transactions in various districts, such as Yen Thanh, Dien Chau, Nghia Dan, and Quynh Luu.
A number of exhibits, including three computers, 15 mobile phones, a car, and related documents and objects, were also seized at the scene.
The mastermind behind the gang was Dau Trong Giap, 33, residing in Yen Thanh district.
Initial investigations show, the individuals laundered more than VND500 billion for online bookmaker "xxx88", which was operated by a group of foreigners.
The domestic and foreign individuals then divided into small groups for their operation, using many high-tech applications and techniques.
The police revealed that since September 2024, the amount of money that gamblers transacted via the website xxx88 had reached more than VND600 billion per month.
A further investigation into the case is now underway.
Transnational money laundering ring involving over VND30 trillion dismantled
VOV.VN - The Economic Police Department of Da Nang City Police announced on January 22 that they have busted the nation’s largest-ever transnational money laundering syndicate, arresting five suspects and seizing several exhibits.
