Quang Ninh Police dismantle 1,000 billion VND cybercrime ring

cybercrime ring fraud investigation money laundering data theft Quang Ninh

Quang Ninh City Police, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Security's Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention, has dismantled a massive cybercrime ring. The group is accused of fraud, money laundering, illegal trading of personal data, and the unauthorized use of telecommunications networks to misappropriate assets.

Preliminary investigations indicate the ring misappropriated over 1,000 billion VND from thousands of victims across Vietnam. The operation was initiated following reports from eight citizens in early February 2026 regarding losses totaling 160 million VND.

Authorities have arrested and prosecuted 21 suspects. The investigation revealed that the group purchased personal data from Telegram groups to identify and target victims with tailored fraud scripts. To evade detection, members frequently moved between provinces and operated out of rented apartments, homestays, and houses in urban and tourist areas.

During the crackdown, police seized 83 mobile phones, 7 computers, 266 million VND in cash, and 3,353.07 USDT.

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Ministry of Public Security · Quang Ninh City Police · Quang Ninh Police · Quảng Ninh · Telegram

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[● 5 SOURCES] The criminal ring misappropriated more than 1,000 billion VND. anninhthudo.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · soha.vn · baochinhphu.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] The fraud affected thousands of victims across Vietnam. anninhthudo.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · soha.vn · baochinhphu.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] Quang Ninh City Police dismantled a cybercrime ring involved in fraud, money laundering, and illegal data trading. anninhthudo.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · soha.vn · baochinhphu.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] The investigation began following reports from 8 citizens in February 2026 regarding 160 million VND in losses. anninhthudo.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · soha.vn · baochinhphu.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] The group operated by renting apartments, homestays, and houses in urban and tourist areas to avoid detection. anninhthudo.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · soha.vn · baochinhphu.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] Authorities arrested and prosecuted 21 suspects. anninhthudo.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · soha.vn · baochinhphu.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] Suspects purchased personal data from Telegram groups to target victims. anninhthudo.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · soha.vn · baochinhphu.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] Seized items included 83 mobile phones, 7 computers, 266 million VND in cash, and 3,353.07 USDT. anninhthudo.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · soha.vn · baochinhphu.vn