Vietnam authorities conduct major fraud trial and drug crackdowns

GFDI fraud case drug crackdown Da Nang police environmental pollution Vietnam crime

Authorities in Vietnam are conducting several high-profile legal and security operations. In Da Nang, the People's Court has scheduled a trial for August 21, 2026, regarding a fraud case involving GFDI Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. The trial is expected to last three days and involves over 7,000 victims, requiring a combination of in-person and online proceedings due to the massive number of participants.

Simultaneously, Da Nang police have launched a 45-day intensive campaign to combat drug crimes. This crackdown has involved testing thousands of individuals across residential areas, internet cafes, and karaoke bars, resulting in hundreds of positive drug tests and several arrests for organizing illegal drug use.

In other regions, Tay Ninh police have indicted a concrete factory deputy director for environmental pollution after discovering over 400 tons of illegally dumped concrete waste. In Can Tho, four suspects were arrested for a dog-theft gang that used homemade firearms to injure a police officer during a pursuit. Additionally, in Bac Ninh, a man was detained for illegal drug possession after attempting to flee from traffic police.

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Bắc Ninh Police · Da Nang · Da Nang People's Court · Da Nang Police · GFDI Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. · Hoa Cuong Ward Police · Hoa Tien Ward Police · Hoa Xuan Commune Police · Hoa Xuan Ward Police · Nguyen Quang Hoang · Phuong Anh 6 Hotel · Thanh Khe Ward Police

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[● 2 SOURCES] Four individuals tested positive for drugs during the Thanh Khe inspections. soha.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Two individuals were caught organizing illegal drug use at Phuong Anh 6 Hotel. soha.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hoa Cuong Ward Police inspected 155 people at a wholesale market in Da Nang.
[● 2 SOURCES] Thanh Khe Ward Police conducted inspections of internet cafes and karaoke bars in Da Nang. soha.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Four individuals tested positive for drugs during the market inspection.
[● 2 SOURCES] Police inspected 82 individuals at four internet/game facilities and four karaoke establishments. soha.vn