Police arrest teenagers for stealing VinFast charging cables

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a group of teenagers specializing in stealing charging cables from VinFast electric vehicle charging stations. The total value of stolen and damaged property is estimated at approximately 140 million VND.

On October 22, authorities in Tan An Hoi commune received reports regarding the theft of two charging guns valued at 70 million VND. Another charging gun was also severed and left at the scene, rendered irreparable, with damages estimated at 25 million VND.

Investigators identified and arrested four suspects from Tay Ninh province, aged between 13 and 18. The group admitted to cutting the cables to sell them to scrap metal collectors. The investigation is ongoing to process the case according to legal regulations.