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Vietnam busts record-breaking ketamine lab, landowner revealed in Nha Trang

Landowners identified in massive ketamine lab bust in Nha Trang, where a 1,000m² illegal factory operated in secret.

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.

Chinese director prosecuted for deadly boiler explosion in Dong Nai

Feng Yong faces charges after a boiler explosion killed six and injured five at a wood processing factory.

South Korean receives heavy fine for fatal traffic accident in northern VN

The People’s Court of Hoa Bình Province has sentenced Hong Seok Joo, a South Korean national, to a VNĐ40 million fine for violating road traffic regulations that led to a fatal motorbike accident.

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.

Canadian tourist jailed in Vietnam for armed street robberies

After running out of money, Canadian national Jang Jae Bin resorted to armed robbery in Ho Chi Minh City, targeting fellow foreigners. He has now been sentenced to seven years in prison.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City police bust Chinese-led kidnapping gang, rescue victim safely

Vietnamese police have arrested a group of Chinese and Vietnamese criminals for kidnapping a Chinese national and demanding a $400,000 ransom in cryptocurrency. The victim was safely rescued in a tactical police raid.

Police arrest two foreigners in drug case after alert from drivers

The case was unfolded on May 15, 2024, when the two drivers received delivery orders from an apartment at Van Do Residence in district 4.

Foreign man arrested in Ho Chi Minh City for ‘sleight of hand’ money theft

An Iranian man has been taken into custody after allegedly deceiving a store employee into giving him extra cash. The suspect used a distraction technique, appearing to return money while secretly pocketing $820.

South Korean nationals implicated in fatal Ho Chi Minh City altercation

Ho Chi Minh City Police are investigating a deadly altercation involving South Korean nationals, which left one person dead and another hospitalized.

Three Uzbekistani nationals arrested for counterfeit currency scheme in Phu Quoc

Authorities in Phu Quoc have detained three Uzbekistani nationals for using counterfeit $100 bills to commit fraud and exchange money, causing significant financial losses to local businesses.

South Korean driver arrested for deadly crash in Hoa Binh Province

Hong Soek Joo, a South Korean national, has been detained by Hoa Binh police for causing a fatal traffic accident on December 8, involving two tourists.

Man who defrauded over 200 investors in China arrested in Hanoi

Vietnamese authorities have apprehended Li Kai, a Chinese fugitive wanted for defrauding over 200 investors of 40 million yuan.

10-hour pursuit ends in arrest of Chinese national for armed robbery in Cao Bang

A 29-year-old Chinese national was arrested in Cao Bang after allegedly committing an armed robbery just hours after entering Vietnam illegally.

Foreigners behind online gambling operations in Vietnam, police report

Ho Chi Minh City Police have revealed that foreign individuals are leading online gambling activities in Vietnam, coordinating and directing operations in a hierarchical model through cyberspace.

Foreign national caught stealing money with clever 'magic trick' in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have charged an Iranian man who used a 'magic trick' to steal money from a Russian couple at a local store.

South Korean murder fugitive arrested in Vietnam after fleeing Thailand

Kim HyeonggWon, wanted for murder in Thailand, was arrested in Hanoi after fleeing across multiple countries. He has been extradited to South Korea for further legal proceedings.

Hanoi court trials massive usury loan network led by Chinese nationals

Prosecutors allege that the network issued over VNĐ1.6 trillion (US$64 million) in loans to about 121,000 borrowers between January 2019 and May 2022, reaping illegal profits of more than VNĐ700 billion ($28 million).