# Vietnam social media misinformation arrests > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-social-media-misinformation-arrests > Updated: 2026-11-08T23:32:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Vietnamese authorities have arrested individuals for allegedly abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon state interests and the rights of others via social media. In Ho Chi Minh City, police detained Tran Minh Thanh, owner of the Facebook account “Thanh That Tha,” following a complaint from the Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM). Thanh allegedly posted a video containing unverified and distorted information regarding ride-hailing applications to generate social media revenue. In Quang Ninh City, Nguyen Van Tuan, known as “Cau Tuan Cua Ong,” was arrested and prosecuted for using platforms such as Facebook, Zalo, YouTube, and TikTok to spread false information. He is accused of posting fortune-telling and ritual-related content that made negative judgments about the private lives of others to increase engagement. During a search of his residence, officials seized livestreaming equipment and several homemade weapons, including pellet guns and a gun-making machine. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-08: Quang Ninh authorities arrest social media fortune teller Nguyen Van Tuan, a social media fortune teller in Quang Ninh, Vietnam, has been arrested for allegedly abusing democratic freedoms and spreading false information online. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quang-ninh-authorities-arrest-social-media-fortune-teller ### 2026-11-04: Ho Chi Minh City police arrest Facebooker for spreading false information Ho Chi Minh City police arrested Tran Minh Thanh, owner of the Facebook account “Thanh That Tha,” for spreading false information about GSM to generate social media revenue. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-warnings-issued-following-viral-sensitive-video-clips --- Cite as: Vietnam social media misinformation arrests. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-social-media-misinformation-arrests