The Criminal Police Department, in coordination with Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security representative office in Cambodia, and Lao Cai provincial police, carried out the operation against a group accused of using computer networks, telecommunications systems and electronic devices to commit fraud.

Investigators said the suspects created fake Facebook accounts to befriend victims before persuading them to invest money in bogus online financial platforms set up by the group.

On January 16, 2025, five task forces involving hundreds of officers conducted simultaneous raids in Cambodia, and in the Vietnamese provinces of Lao Cai, Lang Son, Quang Ngai and Tay Ninh.

With support from the National Police of Cambodia, authorities raided a building in Prey Veng province and arrested 47 suspects, including five Chinese nationals and 42 Vietnamese. 

The ringleader was identified as Le Dinh Hung, 35, residing in Quang Ninh province. Police also seized 20 computers and 20 mobile phones at the scene.

Initial investigations revealed that since early 2025, the group has scammed thousands of victims nationwide, siphoning off more than VND300 billion.

As of January 23, Lao Cai Police issued decisions to prosecute the case and bring charges against all 47 individuals for using computer networks, telecommunications systems and electronic means to appropriate property.

Police are continuing to expand the investigation to fully clarify the suspects’ criminal activities in accordance with the law.

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