# Enforcement against emergency hotline misuse in Vietnam > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/enforcement-against-emergency-hotline-misuse-in-vietnam > Updated: 2026-08-22T04:46:16.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Authorities in Vietnam have taken enforcement actions against individuals for misusing the 113 emergency hotline. In Lai Chau province, police penalized individuals for prank calls and insults directed at duty officers, issuing fines totaling 7 million VND in the Nam Ma and Sin Suoi Ho communes. In three other cases involving children in Tua Sin Chai, Le Loi, and Than Uyen, police summoned parents to sign written commitments to prevent further incidents. Officials noted that such behavior prevents others from receiving life-saving assistance. Under Decree 282/2025/ND-CP, harassing emergency numbers such as 111, 113, 114, and 115 carries fines of 3 to 4 million VND per individual. In Hanoi, police in the Ba Dinh district are processing an administrative case against a 42-year-old man for making repeated false reports regarding noise disturbances. The individual reportedly used multiple phone numbers to call the hotline after consuming alcohol. Police warned that violators face administrative fines or potential criminal prosecution if their actions cause serious consequences. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Hanoi police charge influencers in Loramen consumer fraud investigation Hanoi police have charged social media influencers and business owners for deceiving customers by falsely advertising Loramen products as sexual enhancers instead of topical hygiene products. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-man-faces-penalties-for-false-113-emergency-calls ### 2026-08-15: Lai Chau police penalize prank calls to 113 emergency hotline Lai Chau police have fined individuals and summoned parents after children made prank calls to the 113 emergency hotline, emphasizing that such harassment obstructs critical emergency services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lai-chau-police-penalize-prank-calls-to-113-emergency-hotline --- Cite as: Enforcement against emergency hotline misuse in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/enforcement-against-emergency-hotline-misuse-in-vietnam