Authorities in Vietnam have detained a 37-year-old man after he allegedly threatened to kill his girlfriend with knives following her refusal to accompany him to a motel.
Nguyen Chi Minh, a resident of Phu Hoa District in Phu Yen Province, was taken into emergency custody by local police on charges of issuing death threats, according to a statement from the Phu Yen Provincial Police Investigation Agency.
The incident reportedly occurred on the evening of May 28, during a karaoke outing where Minh and his girlfriend, identified as Ms. H., had a heated argument. Minh insisted that she go to a motel with him, but when she refused, the confrontation escalated. Minh threw a wet towel in her face, prompting Ms. H. to slap him in response.
Angered, Minh returned home, armed himself with two knives, and came back to the karaoke venue to threaten Ms. H.‘s life. However, the establishment’s staff intervened and prevented a possible attack.
Over the following days, Minh continued to send threatening messages and phone calls to both Ms. H. and her family, prompting her to block his number out of fear for her safety. On June 4, Minh allegedly arrived at her residence on a motorbike, carrying the two knives, but only encountered her sister. Ms. H. later reported the threats to police.
Phu Yen police confirmed that Minh tested positive for methamphetamine and described his behavior as “extremely dangerous.” He is now under urgent detention while the investigation continues.
This incident has raised broader concerns in Vietnam about gender-based violence and the need for stronger protection measures for women facing domestic or relationship-related threats.
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Source: Vietnam Insider