# Gold related crimes in Vietnam

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gold-related-crimes-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-11-09T08:25:43.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Vietnam have addressed separate incidents involving gold. In Ho Chi Minh City, police arrested a suspect, Nguyen Minh Dac, following a robbery attempt at a gold shop in Tan Khanh Ward. The suspect reportedly used a knife to threaten the owner, who sustained minor injuries during a struggle. No assets were stolen during the incident.

In Lam Dong province, police arrested Doan Cong Tinh for the alleged misappropriation of property. Investigators report that Tinh allegedly redeemed gold pawned by a couple without authorization to fund cryptocurrency investments. The misappropriated amount is estimated to exceed 300 million VND.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Lam Dong police arrest man for alleged misappropriation of gold

Lam Dong police arrested Doan Cong Tinh for allegedly selling a couple's pawned gold to fund cryptocurrency investments, resulting in a loss of over 300 million VND.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lam-dong-police-arrest-man-for-alleged-misappropriation-of-gold

### 2026-10-25: Ho Chi Minh City police arrest gold shop robbery suspect

Ho Chi Minh City police arrested Nguyen Minh Dac 40 minutes after an attempted gold shop robbery in Tan Khanh Ward.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-police-arrest-gold-shop-robbery-suspect-1

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