Huỳnh Xuân Vấn surrenders in Vietnam regarding Phan Công Khanh case

Huỳnh Xuân Vấn, a wanted individual in the case involving Phan Công Khanh, has returned from Thailand to Vietnam to surrender to authorities. Vấn arrived at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport on October 28, 2026, and turned himself in to the Ho Chi Minh City Police.

Vấn stated that while hiding abroad, he learned through news reports that he was being tried in absentia. He claimed that statements made by other defendants did not accurately reflect his involvement. Seeking to clarify his specific role and responsibilities, and fearing severe penalties, he requested to return to Vietnam to surrender.

The investigation into the Phan Công Khanh case involves charges of fraud and abuse of trust to appropriate property. According to case files, Phan Công Khanh, Huỳnh Xuân Vấn, and Mohamach Da Pha allegedly conspired to use deceptive tactics to misappropriate a McLaren worth 7.1 billion VND. Vấn faces charges of abuse of trust to appropriate property.