VND1 trillion cross-border fraud ring busted
VOV.VN - The police of northern Bac Ninh province in collaboration with relevant authorities on January 22 busted a cross-border fraud ring, arresting 60 suspects involved.
Initial investigations revealed that since May 2024 these individuals have defrauded more than 13,000 victims nationwide, stealing nearly VND1,000 billion. Among the victims, more than 300 were in Bac Ninh, with total losses exceeding VND31 billion.
The group operated in Bavet city of Svay Rieng province, Cambodia. They used phone scams, impersonating local police officers, tax officials, and other authorities to trick victims into providing personal identification, submitting online documents, undergoing health screenings, and filing tax declarations. They then seized control of the victims’ phones and accessed their bank accounts to steal money.
The police revealed that among five of the primary suspects, Pham Thi Huyen Trang, 26, from the northern city of Hai Phong, had acted as a senior manager and was responsible for crafting fraud scripts and training employees.
According to investigators, 42 suspects have met the criteria for prosecution. Among them, 38 are being held in custody for charges of ‘fraudulent appropriation of assets.’ Authorities are also expanding the investigation into potential money laundering and organizing illegal immigration or residency abroad.
A further investigation into the case is now underway.
