Police in An Bien Commune, An Giang Province, are investigating a woman accused of physically abusing a 6-year-old girl under her care after the child’s father stopped sending payment for babysitting services.
A video circulated online on October 27 showed a woman grabbing the girl’s hair, shouting, and repeatedly hitting her head and face, sparking public outrage on Vietnamese social media.
Following the viral footage, An Bien police quickly identified the suspect as V.T.V., who lives in Binh An Commune, An Giang.
During questioning, V. admitted to the violent behavior seen in the clip. She told investigators that the girl’s father, who works far from home, had entrusted his daughter to her care, paying her in installments of around VND 15 million (US$600) every 3–4 months.
However, according to V., she lost contact with the father since October 2024, and the payments stopped. Frustrated over the situation, she claimed she “lost control” and assaulted the child.
A medical examination found the girl had visible injuries to her face, elbows, and knees. Local authorities have since taken measures to ensure her safety and provide psychological support.
Police said they are continuing to investigate the motive and level of violence to determine appropriate legal charges against V.
Child abuse cases in Vietnam often draw widespread attention online, with authorities urging the public to report any signs of violence against minors immediately.
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Source: Vietnam Insider