Tag: fraud
Police uncover US$90 mln cyber fraud ring operating across borders
VOV.VN - Police in northern Cao Bang province have dismantled a large transnational cyber fraud ring that allegedly swindled more than VND2.3 trillion (about US$90 million), arresting dozens of suspects after a months-long investigation.
Dien Bien busts transnational cyber fraud ring targeting over 5,000 victims
VOV.VN - Police in the northern border province of Dien Bien have dismantled a transnational cyber fraud ring, arresting 59 individuals in a major crackdown that saw more than 5,000 victims defrauded of over VND15 billion in just around 20 days.
Customs uncover 8,900 violations in six months, online smuggling on the rise
Vietnam Customs on April 6 reported that from October 15, 2025 to March 15, 2026, customs forces nationwide detected, seized and handled 8,879 violations, with an estimated total value of more than VND8 trillion (US$303.68 million).
Merry Trade e-commerce platform operator arrested over fraud allegations
VOV.VN - Police in central Thanh Hoa province have arrested a Chinese national accused of masterminding a large-scale investment scam through a fake e-commerce platform known as Merry Trade.
83 charged in “Mr Pips” fraud case
Hanoi police on March 18 initiated criminal proceedings against 83 defendants linked to a major asset fraud ring led by Pho Duc Nam, widely known as “Mr Pips”.
Hanoi police bust transnational fraud gang impersonating Japanese officers
VOV.VN - Police in Hanoi have dismantled a transnational cyber fraud ring accused of impersonating Japanese law enforcement officers to scam victims living in Japan, authorities said on March 3.
Meta moves to dismantle fraudulent ad networks in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced a series of measures to crack down on fraudulent advertising networks, including filing a lawsuit against a Vietnam-based advertising account accused of impersonating well-known brands and using tactics to defraud users.
Vietnam dismantles US$12 mln Cambodia-based online fraud ring
VOV.VN - Vietnamese police have dismantled a Cambodia-based cyber fraud network that allegedly swindled more than VND300 billion (around US$12 million) from thousands of victims nationwide, authorities said.
Biometric rules proposed to curb SIM card fraud and spam calls
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology is seeking public feedback on a draft circular that would require continuous biometric verification of mobile subscribers, a move aimed at curbing SIM card fraud, spam calls and telecom-enabled cybercrime.
Two Chinese nationals under international arrest warrants handed over to China
VOV.VN - Police in Bac Ninh province have coordinated with relevant units to hand over two Chinese nationals under international arrest warrants for alleged real estate fraud and money laundering.