A Chinese national wanted on an international warrant was detained while staying at a hotel in Vietnam’s central coastal city.
Vietnamese police have arrested a Chinese man wanted internationally for organizing illegal gambling operations, underscoring growing cross-border cooperation in tackling transnational crime.
Authorities in Da Nang confirmed on December 17 that Zhang Yuan, 44, a Chinese national, was taken into custody while staying at a hotel on Le Van Duyet Street in Son Tra District. Zhang had been the subject of an international wanted notice issued by police in Changzhou City, China, for his alleged role in operating illegal casinos.
According to the Da Nang Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, officers identified Zhang during a routine review of accommodation facilities in the area on December 16. His behavior raised suspicion, prompting further verification. Subsequent checks confirmed that he was linked to organized gambling activities in China and was actively being sought by Chinese law enforcement.
After collecting sufficient evidence, local criminal police coordinated with Son Tra ward authorities to move in and arrest Zhang at the hotel, where he was still residing at the time.
Vietnamese police are now completing legal procedures and working closely with relevant domestic and international agencies to handle the case in accordance with the law. The arrest highlights Vietnam’s increasing role in regional law enforcement cooperation, particularly as the country continues to see high volumes of international travel and longer stays by foreign nationals.
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Source: Vietnam Insider