Woman stranded at border after identity theft links her to fake company

Tran Thi Nham, a Vietnamese citizen residing in Guangxi, China, has been prevented from re-entering China after being flagged for unpaid tax debts tied to a company she claims she never established.

During her attempt to exit Vietnam via the Huu Nghi International Border Gate on August 28, Nham was informed she is listed as the director of Eco House Vietnam Co., Ltd. Nham asserts that her identity was stolen using an old national ID number that she had replaced in 2018.

Investigations into the registered business address in Long Bien, Hanoi, revealed only a worship goods shop, and attempts to contact the company via its listed phone number were unsuccessful. Nham has filed complaints with the Hanoi Tax Department, the Department of Finance, and local police. While authorities have issued responses, the matter remains unresolved, leaving Nham and her young children stranded.