Hung Yen police arrest man for assaulting girl under 13

Police in Hung Yen province have arrested Pham Xuan Chien, a 40-year-old man from Son La, for the sexual assault of a girl under the age of 13.

According to investigators, Chien used the social media platform Litmatch under the pseudonym ‘Bryan Pham’ to connect with the victim in July. After establishing a relationship through online messaging, Chien reportedly lured the child to the Luxury Hotel in Hoang Hoa Tham commune.

Authorities state that the assaults occurred on multiple occasions, including an incident on August 19, during which Chien allegedly recorded videos and photos of the acts on a mobile phone. The matter came to light after the victim's family noticed suspicious behavior, leading to a formal report. Chien is currently being held for investigation under charges of ‘Rape of a person under 16’.