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Knife-wielding man arrested after rooftop hostage standoff in Bac Ninh

A suspect with a history of criminal offenses was detained after holding a nine-year-old girl hostage on a rooftop in Bac Ninh Province.

Massive drug ring busted in Nha Trang: 1.4 tons of ketamine seized

Authorities dismantle Vietnam’s largest illegal drug production ring, arresting 16 suspects and seizing massive quantities of ketamine and chemicals.

New twist in $2.2 million robbery: Mastermind not related to victim

Phan Ly Phuong, the mastermind behind the staged robbery of over $2.2 million, was not the victim's son as initially believed. Instead, Phuong orchestrated the robbery to steal money from a friend of his parents.

When insiders turn into criminals: A shocking $2 million staged heist

Sons, housekeepers, and lovers - unexpected insiders revealed in scandalous robbery cases that rocked Vietnam.

Cambodian scam hub exposed: Vietnamese victims betrayed by their own

Heartbreaking details emerge as Vietnamese nationals con fellow countrymen in cross-border fraud operations.

Chinese criminal gang arrested after $10.2 million ransom attempt

The Ministry of Public Security commended the Ho Chi Minh City Police for rapidly resolving the kidnapping and safely rescuing the victim.

How police caught the gang behind the $2.2 million Tay Ninh heist

The shocking heist, orchestrated by the victim’s own son, ends with the capture of the gang in the Central Highlands.

How Vietnamese police stormed a notorious scam den in Cambodia

Lai Chau Police and Cambodian authorities dismantled a sophisticated transnational scam network in a high-risk operation.

Nationwide search for suspects in shocking $2 million family betrayal

The son of a wealthy businessman collaborated with gang members to orchestrate a major heist.

Vietnam-Cambodia police cooperation busts cross-border car scam ring

The international crackdown led to the arrest of a tech mastermind and his accomplices, recovering millions in stolen funds.

Teen hires friend for $210 to kill grandmother, burns house to cover tracks

A 14-year-old boy hired a friend to kill his grandmother after repeated scoldings, then set fire to the house to erase evidence.

How leaked data led to a spike in fake shipper scams in Vietnam

Personal information obtained through data leaks is being exploited by scammers posing as delivery personnel.

Bribery in Vinh Phuc: Former officials accused of accepting over $5 million

In a shocking revelation, businessman Hau "Phao" is accused of paying over 132 billion VND ($5.3 million) in bribes, including a $1 million cash handoff to former Party Secretary Hoang Thuy Lan.

Hanoi mini apartment fire: Building owner sentenced to 12 years in prison

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced mini apartment owner Nghiem Quang Minh to 12 years in prison for fire safety violations that led to 56 deaths, while several officials received prison terms for negligence.

Vietnam police bust large-scale online drug trafficking ring

Authorities in Nam Dinh Province have successfully dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking network that operated through online platforms.

Vietnam police bust $80 million Da Lat money laundering ring, 23 arrested

Authorities in Da Lat, Vietnam, have arrested 23 individuals involved in a massive money laundering network worth $80 million, linked to international cybercrime. Police uncovered dozens of illicit bank accounts used to move illegal funds abroad.

Vietnam investigates rare earth smuggling ring linked to Chinese businessman

Authorities have uncovered an international smuggling network involving millions of kilograms of rare earth minerals illegally shipped from Vietnam to China.

Korean man arrested by HCM City police for suspected murder of compatriot

The incident occurred on Sunday night on Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street, District 3.

Vietnam police bust $28 million gambling ring led by Chinese nationals

Vietnamese police have dismantled a massive gambling ring in Lao Cai, arresting 97 people, including two Chinese ringleaders. Authorities seized VND 720 billion ($28 million) in gambling assets.

Vietnamese police dismantle cross-border drug ring using delivery apps

Vietnamese police arrested 27 suspects in a cross-border drug trafficking operation using ride-hailing and delivery apps. Over 30kg of heroin, ketamine, and ecstasy were seized in Ho Chi Minh City.