TikToker Đào Quang Hà, known for his viral journey cycling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, has been criminally detained by Thanh Hoa police for allegedly misappropriating donations raised under the guise of charity.
According to the Thanh Hoa Provincial Police, Hà, 24, from Hung Yen Province, is being investigated for appropriating property through a fraudulent charity campaign. He is the creator of the TikTok channel “Hà và Việt Nam,” which has over 200,000 followers and nearly 10 million likes.
Earlier this year, Hà gained online fame for cycling more than 1,700 kilometers across Vietnam in just 16 days, using his grandfather’s old bicycle. His journey was widely followed, and each of his videos attracted millions of views. He later shifted to posting charity-related content.
However, police say that after a car crash involving a Dak Lak charity convoy in Thanh Hoa went viral, Hà — though not present at the scene — posted videos criticizing a local driver and called for public donations to “support” the victims.
Investigators allege he collected 43 million VND in donations, but spent 40 million VND for personal use instead of charity purposes.
Hà’s arrest follows an ongoing investigation into misuse of charity funds and online defamation related to the Thanh Hoa accident. Authorities warn the public to verify all online fundraising campaigns before donating.
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Source: Vietnam Insider