# Vietnam prosecution of social media figures > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-prosecution-of-social-media-figures > Updated: 2026-08-22T02:53:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3. Vietnamese authorities have intensified legal proceedings against high-profile social media figures, known locally as ‘giang hồ mạng’ or ‘internet gangsters,’ for violating public order, spreading false information, and engaging in criminal activities. Recent enforcement actions include the prosecution of Nguyễn Văn Hợi (Khánh Sky), Hồ Văn Khoa, and Trần Đình Tiệp (Vua Quạt), as well as a residence search involving Bùi Xuân Huấn (Huấn Hoa Hồng). Investigations into Huấn Hoa Hồng have expanded to include charges related to fraud and serious accounting violations involving hundreds of billions of VND in unreported revenue. Hanoi police have prosecuted Phạm Tuấn and nine others, including rapper CCMK, for the illegal production and distribution of violent content on the ‘Phạm Tuấn ENTERTAINMENT’ YouTube channel. The group allegedly uploaded videos depicting gang-related activities, school violence, and the use of weapons, generating hundreds of millions of VND in illicit profits. Investigations have also expanded into fraudulent advertising. Nguyễn Thị Hương, known as ‘Cô Giáo Hương,’ was implicated in a scheme involving the product Loramen. Alongside influencers Phú Lê and Lã Thúy Kiều, the group allegedly used deceptive marketing to sell a topical solution as a male physiological enhancer, reportedly generating approximately 11.6 billion VND in revenue. In Ho Chi Minh City, Lê Thị Hiểu, manager of the TikTok account ‘QuyHoi,’ was detained for spreading false information and insulting state officials and local leadership to increase social media engagement. ## Claims - The Hanoi Police Investigation Agency has initiated a criminal case and prosecuted 10 defendants. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Pham Tuan and Nguyen Van Sinh were prosecuted for the crime of ‘illegal provision of information on computer networks and telecommunications networks’. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Pham Tuan managed the YouTube channel ‘Pham Tuan ENTERTAINMENT’ which has over 1 million subscribers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The group uploaded videos featuring gang activity, school violence, and the use of knives, swords, and guns. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The group used images of a high school in Bac Ninh province without permission, labeling it ‘A school fond of violence’. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The production and posting of these videos generated hundreds of millions of VND in profit for the group. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Vietnam authorities crack down on social media influencers Vietnamese police have detained and prosecuted several prominent social media influencers for fraud, spreading misinformation, and producing violent content to gain illicit profits and views. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pham-tuan-and-9-others-prosecuted-for-spreading-violent-youtube-content ### 2026-08-17: Vietnam social media figures face legal action for criminal activities Vietnamese authorities have arrested and prosecuted several high-profile social media figures, including Khá Bảnh and Huấn Hoa Hồng, for crimes such as gambling and disturbing public order. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-social-media-figures-face-legal-action-for-criminal-activities ### 2026-08-09: Vietnam authorities prosecute high-profile social media figures Vietnamese authorities are prosecuting several high-profile social media figures for public disorder, highlighting how platform algorithms and economic incentives drive the rise of 'online gangsters'. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-law-enforcement-targets-recurring-social-media-gangsters --- Cite as: Vietnam prosecution of social media figures. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-prosecution-of-social-media-figures