# Missing Ho Chi Minh City student case

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/missing-ho-chi-minh-city-student-case
> Updated: 2026-09-29T02:01:18.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Phan Van Khai, a 21-year-old final-year student at the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City who worked as a ride-hailing driver, was located by police in Can Tho City after being missing for over 10 days. Khai had disappeared on July 16 while traveling toward Thu Duc City. Upon being found, he admitted to intentionally cutting contact with his family to hide approximately 150 million VND in debt.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Missing Ho Chi Minh City student found in Can Tho

Police located a missing Ho Chi Minh City student in Can Tho; he admitted to hiding from his family due to 150 million VND in debt.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/missing-ho-chi-minh-city-student-found-in-can-tho

### 2026-09-12: Ho Chi Minh City students honored for resilience amid family hardships

Students in Ho Chi Minh City facing loss and poverty were recognized in a letter-writing contest and through stories of academic resilience despite significant family hardships.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-students-honored-for-resilience-amid-family-hardships

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Cite as: Missing Ho Chi Minh City student case. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/missing-ho-chi-minh-city-student-case