# Criminal investigations in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261026-criminal-investigations-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-10-26T16:32:10.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement activities in Vietnam have targeted various criminal activities across different regions. In Lạng Sơn, authorities arrested an individual for attempted murder involving a minor, and later conducted a raid in the Co Ói forest area. This second operation dismantled an illegal gambling ring involving 20 individuals from multiple provinces, resulting in the seizure of 300 million VND, a firearm, and 70 rounds of ammunition.

In Hanoi, police launched an investigation into the AZ Thăng Long social housing project regarding illegal surcharges. Officials are accused of collecting approximately 80 billion VND in unauthorized fees from nearly 300 customers for personal and corporate use.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Lạng Sơn police arrest 20 people for illegal gambling

Police in Lạng Sơn, Vietnam, arrested 20 people for operating an illegal gambling ring in remote mountainous areas, seizing over 300 million VND and a firearm with 70 bullets.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lng-sn-police-arrest-20-people-for-illegal-gambling

### 2026-10-07: Lạng Sơn and Hanoi police launch major criminal investigations

Police in Lạng Sơn arrested a woman for forcing a child to drink rat poison, while Hanoi authorities are investigating an 80 billion VND social housing fraud scheme.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lang-son-police-arrest-woman-for-attempted-murder-of-child

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Cite as: Criminal investigations in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261026-criminal-investigations-in-vietnam