Ho Chi Minh City police arrest Facebooker for spreading false information

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested and detained Tran Minh Thanh, the owner of the Facebook account “Thanh That Tha,” for allegedly abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State and the legal rights of organizations and individuals.

The investigation follows a complaint from GSM (Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company) regarding a nearly 10-minute video posted on October 24, 2026. The video, which compared various ride-hailing applications, reportedly contained unverified and distorted information that damaged the reputation of GSM.

During questioning, Thanh admitted to posting the content to attract viewers and generate revenue through Facebook, though he had not yet met the platform's requirements for monetization. Thanh expressed regret for the misinformation.

Separately, authorities in Hue have summoned two individuals for questioning regarding the unauthorized sharing of sensitive videos involving a couple in a vehicle. The individuals, identified as N. T. T. M. X. and N. Đ. L., admitted to posting the content, which may violate regulations against disseminating obscene or depraved information.