Quang Ninh authorities arrest social media fortune teller

Nguyen Van Tuan, known as “Cau Tuan Cua Ong,” has been arrested and detained in Quang Ninh City, Vietnam. The Quang Ninh City People's Procuracy approved the decision to prosecute him for “abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State, the lawful rights and interests of organizations and individuals.”

Authorities launched the investigation following complaints from various individuals, including artists and popular TikTokers, who reported that Tuan used social media platforms such as Facebook, Zalo, YouTube, and TikTok to post fortune-telling and ritual-related content. He is accused of spreading false information and making negative judgments regarding the private lives, relationships, and potential misfortunes of others to gain social media engagement.

During a search of Tuan's residence, law enforcement seized livestreaming equipment, computers, and several related items. Additionally, officials confiscated 10 homemade pellet guns, a box of pellets, and a self-manufactured gun-making machine.