Quang Ngai police charge 24 over 1.2 trillion‑dong online football betting ring
The Quang Ngai provincial police in Vietnam announced on 26 July that 24 people have been charged for operating a large‑scale online football betting network. The ring, led by Nguyễn Công Võ and Nguyễn Đức Nghiêm, moved almost 1,200 billion VND through internet platforms. Five defendants face charges of “organising gambling” and the remaining 19 are charged with “gambling”. Police said the investigation is ongoing, will broaden the probe to identify other participants, and urged the public to refrain from any involvement in online betting, including lending bank or social‑media accounts for such activities.
Entities: Nguyễn Công Võ · Nguyễn Đức Nghiêm · Quang Ngai Provincial Police
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Police are continuing to expand the investigation to clarify the role of related persons. (Police statement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nineteen defendants were charged with gambling. (Police charges)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Quang Ngai police charged 24 individuals. (Police announcement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Five defendants were charged with organising gambling. (Police charges)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The ring was led by Nguyễn Công Võ and Nguyễn Đức Nghiêm. (Police statement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The charges were announced on 26 July 2026. (Police announcement date)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The betting network transacted nearly 1,200 billion VND. (Police investigation results)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police urged the public not to participate in online gambling or lend accounts for such activities. (Police public warning)