# Prosecution of Phu Le and wife for financial crimes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/prosecution-of-phu-le-and-wife-for-financial-crimes > Updated: 2026-08-22T08:36:33.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 4. Hanoi police and the Ministry of Public Security have prosecuted and detained social media personality Le Van Phu, known as ‘Phu Le’, and his wife, La Thuy Kieu, for serious financial crimes. The investigation involves violations of state accounting regulations and the illegal printing, issuance, and sale of invoices intended for state budget collection. Between 2017 and 2023, the couple operated three companies specializing in cosmetics and functional foods: Thien Phu Import Export Trading Service Co., Ltd., Thanh Quang Dang Co., Ltd., and Thien Phu Group Co., Ltd. Investigators found that more than 107 billion VND in sales revenue was diverted into ten personal bank accounts belonging to the suspects and their relatives rather than being recorded in corporate books. To reduce tax liabilities, Kieu is accused of using the identification information of friends and relatives to create fraudulent sales invoices. Recent developments in the investigation have identified additional suspects and entities. Khuc Thi Phuong Thuy, a director, and accountant Duong Thi Hoa have been prosecuted for allegedly maintaining dual bookkeeping systems to hide revenue at Thien Phu Trading and Import-Export Co., Ltd. Furthermore, Lu Thi Hoa is accused of assisting in collecting personal information to create 19 fraudulent invoices to conceal revenue discrepancies. Authorities have also uncovered signs of similar violations at Cosmetic Garden Vietnam Co., Ltd, involving the same director and accountant. Phu Le admitted to promoting products, such as the supplement Loramen, using exaggerated claims on social media. He stated he promoted these items based on trust in his wife without fully verifying legal documentation or efficacy. Other prosecuted individuals include Phung Thi Thanh and Nguyen Thi Huong Lan. ## Claims - Hanoi police initiated a criminal case and prosecuted four individuals. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The four prosecuted individuals are Lê Văn Phú (Phú Lê), Lã Thúy Kiều, Phùng Thị Thanh, and Nguyễn Thị Hương Lan. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The charges include violating accounting regulations causing serious consequences and illegal issuance of invoices. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Le Van Phu, known as Phu Le, was born in 1980. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Phu Le is a prominent social media figure known for producing music and content related to gangster themes. (corroborated by 2 sources) - In August 2020, Phu Le was prosecuted for the crime of intentional infliction of injury. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Phu Le maintains a significant social media presence, including 1.4 million Facebook followers and over 2.2 million YouTube subscribers. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Over 107 billion VND in sales revenue was transferred to personal accounts of the suspects and their relatives without being recorded in accounting books. (single source) - Lã Thúy Kiều allegedly directed the creation of hundreds of fake sales invoices totaling billions of VND using relatives' identification data. (single source) - The suspects established three companies over a six-year period to trade cosmetics and functional foods. (single source) - A temporary detention order has been issued for Lê Văn Phú. (single source) - Hanoi Police have prosecuted and temporarily detained Le Van Phu (Phu Le) to investigate criminal charges. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Hanoi Police prosecute Thien Phu Trading executives for accounting fraud Hanoi Police have prosecuted the director and accountant of Thien Phu Trading and Import-Export Co., Ltd for accounting fraud, tax evasion, and issuing illegal invoices. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-police-prosecute-thien-phu-trading-executives-for-accounting-fraud ### 2026-08-19: Phú Lê and wife prosecuted for tax evasion and illegal invoice trading Hanoi Police have prosecuted social media figure Phú Lê and his wife, Lã Thúy Kiều, for tax evasion and illegal invoice trading involving over 107 billion VND through their cosmetics and supplement businesses. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-police-prosecute-phu-le-and-wife-for-tax-evasion-and-invoice-fraud ### 2026-08-17: Phú Lê and wife Lã Thúy Kiều prosecuted for major accounting fraud Hanoi authorities have prosecuted social media figure Phú Lê and his wife Lã Thúy Kiều for accounting fraud and illegal invoicing involving over 107 billion VND in undeclared revenue. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ph-l-and-wife-prosecuted-for-accounting-and-invoice-fraud ### 2026-08-16: Phu Le, social media personality, prosecuted in Hanoi Hanoi Police have prosecuted and detained social media personality Phu Le for accounting violations and the illegal sale of state budget invoices. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/phu-le-social-media-personality-prosecuted-in-hanoi --- Cite as: Prosecution of Phu Le and wife for financial crimes. 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