On February 11, Da Nang City Police announced the arrest of 13 suspects involved in an online fraud ring that allegedly defrauded victims of approximately VND 100 billion (about USD 4 million). The suspects were detained immediately after entering Vietnam from Cambodia to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
According to the Criminal Police Department of Da Nang City Police, authorities successfully dismantled investigation case No. 126L and issued decisions to prosecute and temporarily detain the suspects for “using computer networks, telecommunications networks, and electronic devices to appropriate assets.” The legal actions were approved by the Da Nang People’s Procuracy.
The detained suspects include Duong Van Khoi (34), Pham Tri Nghi (36), Le Van Linh (25), Dao Van Huy (34), Dao Van Hai (29), all from Bac Ninh Province, along with Dao Minh Chien, Vu Truong Giang, Vu Van Nam, Ha Viet Ly, Ong Thi Nhung, Nguyen Van Bac, Bach Van Long, and Ngo Tri Cong. Authorities are continuing to verify background details of several suspects.
Investigators said that in early September 2025, cyber monitoring efforts revealed that the group created multiple fake Vietcombank fan pages under the name “Credit Card Issuance Support – VCB Ngoai Thuong.” They used virtual call center numbers to impersonate bank employees, persuading victims to apply for credit cards and then scamming them out of money.
For example, on September 9, 2025, the suspects allegedly defrauded nearly VND 15 million from a victim in Hoa Xuan Ward, Da Nang. The stolen funds were converted into electronic vouchers, game cards, and electronic devices such as phones and tablets purchased from e-commerce platforms, then resold to legitimize the money.
The group reportedly used virtual call centers and VOIP calling software to hide their identities and avoid detection. After further investigation, authorities formally established case 126L on January 14, 2026.
Police determined that the organization operated as a transnational criminal network led by Nguyen Van Hung, who allegedly managed about 23 members working in a building in Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia.
Members were assigned specific roles, including contacting victims, verifying victims’ financial capability and requesting transfers, and withdrawing and distributing funds within Vietnam. The proceeds were divided with 66% allocated to members in Cambodia and 34% to domestic participants, with payments made in USDT cryptocurrency to avoid detection.
Authorities estimate that since early 2025, the ring has defrauded more than 1,200 victims nationwide, totaling approximately VND 100 billion. The Da Nang Criminal Police Department is continuing to expand the investigation and handle related individuals in accordance with the law.
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Source: Vietnam Insider