# Crime and fugitive arrests in Khánh Hòa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-fugitive-arrests-in-khnh-ha > Updated: 2026-10-26T11:43:33.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3. Authorities in Khánh Hòa province have conducted several operations to apprehend fugitives. On October 19, police arrested Phan Văn Chương in Phước Dinh commune. Chương had been wanted for nearly seven years on two separate warrants: one for a March 2019 public disorder incident and another for a November 2019 murder in Cam Ranh. Following a prison break at A2 Prison on October 21, police also apprehended Lê Văn Cường, an inmate serving a 10-year sentence for theft and drug possession. Cường was located by traffic police during a routine bus inspection on National Highway 27C on October 24. Law enforcement agencies, including units from the Ministry of Public Security, are conducting intensive overnight searches to locate the three remaining fugitives: Hồ Văn Tình, Võ Hoàng Duy, and Lữ Văn Toàn. These individuals are serving 20-year sentences for crimes including murder and drug trafficking, prompting a nationwide manhunt. Police have established multiple checkpoints within a 5km radius of the prison and are conducting rigorous vehicle inspections. Khánh Hòa provincial police have issued an open letter calling on the public to remain vigilant and provide information regarding the escapees. In the Diên Lâm area, local residents have reported increased anxiety, with many choosing to stay indoors as police patrols and specialized vehicles maintain a constant presence in the region. As the search continues, legal experts have clarified the potential consequences for those assisting the fugitives. Lawyer Ta Quang Tong noted that while immediate family members are generally exempt from criminal liability for failing to report a crime, they can be prosecuted for ‘concealing a crime’ under Article 389 if they actively help the inmates evade authorities. This charge carries penalties ranging from six months to seven years in prison. ## Claims - Four prisoners escaped from A2 Prison on October 21. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Le Van Cuong was arrested on a passenger bus on National Highway 27C in Khanh Hoa province. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Le Van Cuong was serving a 10-year sentence for theft and illegal drug possession. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Three other escapees, Ho Van Tinh, Vo Hoang Duy, and Lu Van Toan, remain at large. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The three remaining fugitives are serving 20-year sentences for murder and drug trafficking. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A2 Prison initiated criminal proceedings for escaping custody on October 22. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Vietnam authorities search for three escaped inmates from A2 Prison Authorities are searching for three escaped inmates from Khanh Hoa's A2 Prison. Legal experts warn that concealing the fugitives can lead to criminal charges for concealing a crime or failure to denounce. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-authorities-search-for-three-escaped-inmates-from-a2-prison ### 2026-10-24: Khánh Hòa police arrest one of four inmates who escaped from A2 Prison One of four inmates who escaped from Khánh Hòa's A2 Prison has been caught on a bus, while police continue an intensive search for three other fugitives wanted for murder and drug trafficking. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-one-of-four-escaped-prisoners-captured-in-khanh-hoa ### 2026-10-21: Khánh Hòa police arrest fugitive wanted for murder and public disorder Police in Khánh Hòa, Vietnam, have arrested Phan Văn Chương, who had been a fugitive for nearly seven years on murder and public disorder charges. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/khnh-ha-police-arrest-fugitive-wanted-for-murder-and-public-disorder --- Cite as: Crime and fugitive arrests in Khánh Hòa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-fugitive-arrests-in-khnh-ha