Missing Ho Chi Minh City student found in Can Tho

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have located Phan Van Khai, a 21-year-old final-year student at the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, after he went missing for over 10 days.

Khai, who had recently begun working as a ride-hailing driver in his spare time, disappeared on July 16 while heading toward Thu Duc City. After his family reported him missing, investigators located him at a cafe in Can Tho City.

Khai admitted to intentionally cutting contact with his family to hide approximately 150 million VND in debt. Authorities confirmed he has no history of drug use or criminal records. He has been handed over to local police to be reunited with his family.