Vietnam police detain fraud suspect Nguyen Huy Dat over VND 80 billion scam

The An Giang Provincial Police Criminal Investigation Department has charged Nguyen Huy Dat, a 1976‑born resident of Long Xuyên, with large‑scale fraud. Between June 2025 and February 2026 he promised investors that their funds would be used to refinance bank loans and that both principal and interest would be repaid within days. Seven victims transferred more than VND 80 billion (about US$3.5 million) to him. Initially he returned principal and interest, gaining their trust, but later ceased payments and fled.

Police opened a criminal case, issued an indictment, and on 28 May 2026 ordered Nguyen Huy Dat’s provisional detention. He surrendered on 21 May 2026 to benefit from a legal amnesty provision. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have asked any victims or related parties to contact the An Giang police office for assistance.