Vietnam widens fraud, AML, banking crackdown

Timeline

1. about 14 hours ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   Hanoi Social Insurance warns pensioners of phone‑fraud scams

   Hanoi's Social Insurance centre warns retirees that fraudsters posing as staff are calling to fake authorization requests, urging victims not to comply and to use only the official iHanoi app.

2. 2 days ago

   [CRIME] 10 sources

   Vietnam Police Warn of Online Scam Tactics Impersonating Officials

   Vietnam police warn of scams that impersonate officials, use fake promotion, charity and QR‑code tricks, and advise not to answer unknown calls or share personal data; victims have lost up to 600 million VND.

3. 4 days ago

   [CRIME] 6 sources

   Vietnam police crack down on cross‑border bank account fraud, 40 arrested

   Vietnam police arrested 40 suspects in a Laos‑based bank‑account fraud ring that stole over VND 5 billion from 1,000 victims, following earlier prosecutions in Khánh Hòa for selling accounts to Cambodia.

4. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Vietnam alerts on bank transfer fraud and zero-interest rates for large account balances

   Vietnam warns of fake bank‑transfer confirmations and impersonation scams, urging verification before delivery, while VIB sets a 0 % non‑term deposit rate for balances of 1 billion VND or more.

5. 6 days ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   Vietnam Social Insurance warns of malicious fake VssID app

   Vietnam's Social Insurance agency warns that a fake VssID.apk app spreads malware, steals OTPs and funds, and urges users to download only from official stores.

6. 7 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Herbitech execs sentenced to 38 years for fake products in Vietnam

   Vietnam’s Hanoi court sentenced Herbitech director Pham Vu Khiem to 26 years and his wife Tran Thi Hue to 12½ years for producing counterfeit health products, accounting fraud and money laundering, ordering a $

7. 7 days ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   Hanoi Warns of Fraud Targeting Pensioners and Social Insurance Recipients

   Hanoi’s Public Administration Service Center warned that scammers impersonating officials are targeting elderly pensioners, urging them to install a fake app and share OTPs to steal personal data and assets.

8. 8 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Zalo scam deceives parents of children under 14 in Vietnam

   Scammers in Vietnam impersonate police on Zalo, pressuring parents of children under 14 to install fake e‑ID apps that steal OTPs and enable bank fraud. Police warn the process must be done in person.

9. 9 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Vietnam police issue alert on land‑title (sổ đỏ) scams using VNeID app

   Police in Hưng Yên warn that scammers posing as officials use fake VNeID links to steal data and money from land‑title owners; citizens should verify requests and avoid unknown links.

10. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Vietnam Electricity Company EVN warns of meter replacement scam

    EVN warns that scammers posing as EVNHCMC staff are demanding illegal fees for electronic meter replacements; replacements are free, and customers should verify via official channels.

11. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Vietnam to impose up to 250 million VND fines for illegal bank‑account rentals

    Vietnam's new decree raises fines to up to 250 million VND for illegal bank‑account rentals, targeting schemes that fuel gambling, scams and money‑laundering.

12. 12 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Quang Ninh police issue safety advisory for TikTok users

    Quang Ninh police warned TikTok users in Vietnam of data‑leak and fraud risks, urging private accounts, strong passwords, two‑factor authentication and caution with unknown links.

13. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Vietnam police detain nearly 1,000 in drug crackdown across Lào Cai and Tây Ninh

    Vietnam police arrested nearly 1,000 people and seized ~20 kg of drugs in a 30‑day operation in Tây Ninh, while Lào Cai province detained two suspects after hair‑sample drug tests.

14. 13 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Wife of Former Vietnam Mental Health Institute Director Charged with Bribery Over Staff Transfers

    Hanoi police propose charges against Dang Thi Hoa, wife of a former mental‑health institute director, for taking bribes to manipulate staff transfers and gain privileges at the institute.

15. 13 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Techcombank SMS phishing scams threaten users in Vietnam's Gia Lai province

    Gia Lai police warn that fake Techcombank SMS messages lure users to counterfeit sites that steal card data and OTPs; they urge verification via official channels and reporting of any incidents.

16. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Former central Institute of Forensic Psychiatry officials implicated in drug party at Sầm Sơn, Vietnam

    Vietnamese police arrested 57 people, including former forensic psychiatry officials Nguyen Thị Mai Anh and Lê Văn Đông, after a drug‑laden beach party at Sầm Sơn was busted, seizing 1.4 kg of ketamine and其他非法物

17. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Vietnam Police Warn Against Buying or Renting Bank Accounts

    Vietnam police warn against buying, selling or renting bank accounts, citing a new 2026 decree imposing fines up to 200 million VND and up to seven years imprisonment for misuse in fraud.

18. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Gia Lai police warn of Zalo and Facebook impersonation scams

    Gia Lai police warn that scammers impersonating officials on Zalo and Facebook request personal data and OTP codes to steal money, urging citizens not to click unknown links or share verification codes.

19. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    BAC A Bank warns of malicious “app visa” fraud targeting Vietnamese users

    BAC A Bank warns that scammers using a fake “app visa” app can control phones, steal OTPs and drain bank accounts. Users should uninstall the app, change passwords, and contact the bank.

20. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Central Bank urges gold transactions be limited to licensed venues

    Vietnam’s central bank orders gold‑bar trades to be done only at licensed banks and firms, requiring bank‑account settlement for deals over 20 million VND, after inspections found AML and reporting violations.

21. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnamese couple Nguyen Thi Mai Anh and Le Van Dong charged with large-scale bribery and drug offenses

    Hanoi police say Nguyen Thi Mai Anh and husband Le Van Dong ran a multi‑billion‑dong bribery scheme to influence staff at Vietnam’s Central Forensic Psychiatry Institute and also trafficked and used meth, ketan

22. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnamese Court Tries 19 Over Fake Health Products and 55 Billion VND Tax Evasion

    Vietnamese court reopened a July 10 trial of 19 people, including Herbitech director Pham Vu Khiem and his wife, for making 13 million fake health products, evading 55 billion VND in taxes and related crimes.

23. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Vietnam prosecutors charge 65 in psychiatry institute corruption scandal

    Vietnam prosecutors seek to charge 65 people, including Nguyễn Mai Anh and Lê Đông, for bribery, drug offenses and falsified psychiatric reports at the Central Institute of Forensic Psychiatry.

24. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Hưng Yên Province warns of high‑interest deposit scams

    Hưng Yên police warn that scammers are offering 18‑20% annual returns on fake savings schemes, stealing funds via impersonation, fake apps and OTP theft.

25. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vietnam State Audit Office transfers five criminal‑suspect cases to investigators

    Vietnam's State Audit Office reported 55 audit findings, recommended over VND 10 trillion in extra revenue, and transferred five criminal‑suspect cases to investigators, urging reforms and discipline.

26. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Vietnam police arrest 12 suspects in $38 million holiday‑contract fraud

    Vietnam police detained 12 people for a fraud that sold bogus holiday contracts, swindling about 900 billion VND from nearly 10,000 victims and seizing assets worth 130 billion VND.

27. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Vietnam arrests Phung Xuan Duong for illegal sale of 50 million personal data records

    Vietnam’s Nghệ An police arrested Phung Xuan Duong, leader of a ring that sold over 50 million personal records, seizing 72 GB of data and charging him with illegal data trafficking.

28. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam Police Warn Online Shoppers of Drug Trafficking via Parcel Services

    Vietnam police warn that drug traffickers are using postal and courier services to hide narcotics in online purchases, urging couriers and shoppers to stay vigilant and report suspicious parcels.

29. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Vietnam police issue nationwide warnings on Zalo, phone and fake‑app scams

    Vietnamese police warn that scammers posing as officials use Zalo, phone calls and fake apps to steal personal data and OTPs, urging citizens not to share credentials or click unknown links.

30. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Vietnam police prosecute 40 holiday‑contract fraud cases, seize billions of dong

    Vietnam police in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have charged 525 suspects in 40 holiday‑contract fraud cases, targeting over 2,500 complainants and estimating losses of about 2,600 billion dong.

31. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam seizes assets in major crypto and Forex fraud cases

    Vietnam seizes over 350 kg of gold and 300 bank accounts in a crypto fraud, plus VND 44.8 bn cash, luxury watches and 600 gold pieces in a forex scam, targeting millions of investors.

32. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 9 sources

    Vietnamese singer Tăng Nhật Tuệ arrested in large drug bust of 48 people

    Ho Chi Minh City police busted a drug ring, arresting 48 people including singer Tăng Nhật Tuệ, who faces charges of organizing illegal drug use and possession.

33. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Hanoi police seize 683 billion dong in large vacation‑contract fraud

    Hanoi police froze assets worth ~683 bn dong, stopped two New Era properties, and charged 248 suspects in a wide‑scale vacation‑contract fraud.

34. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam families weigh 40 million dong monthly budget

    Vietnamese families debate whether a 40 million dong monthly outlay for a four‑person household is reasonable, while experts warn nine seemingly smart spending habits – discount‑driven buys, cheapest‑first,bulk

35. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources

    Ho Chi Minh City police arrest 51 Metaland executives in vacation‑contract fraud

    Ho Chi Minh police charged 51 Metaland executives for a vacation‑contract fraud that used scripted telesales, false rental promises and prepared dissolution papers.

36. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Vietnam police seek victims of Valkyrio NFT game fraud

    Hải Phòng police investigate the Valkyrio NFT game, accusing organizers of fraud that left investors with worthless tokens and urging victims to come forward.

37. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Vietnam police warn of online fraud targeting bank deposits and TikTok Shop purchases

    Vietnam police warn of scams using fake high‑interest bank savings offers and counterfeit TikTok Shop stores, urging the public to verify channels, protect OTPs, and report fraud.

38. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Vietnam: Sons often likened to mothers and gender bias in inheritance sparks debate

    Vietnamese research links maternal genetics to boys' traits, while a Chinese family dispute reveals gender bias in inheritance favoring sons over daughters.

39. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam detains former prosecutor and busts large drug trafficking ring

    Vietnam’s Supreme Prosecutor’s Office detained former Hanoi prosecutor Lê Thị Hồng Nhung for falsifying gambling case records, while Ho Chi Minh City police arrested 65 people and seized 10 kg meth and firearms

40. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Vietnam intensifies crackdown on drug trafficking, fraud and illegal immigration

    Vietnamese police seized heroin, synthetic drugs and over a tonne of contraband, busted a kidney‑trafficking ring, warned of elderly fraud, and proposed higher fines and legal reforms.

41. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam, Laos and China Boost Mekong Anti‑Drug Cooperation

    Vietnam, Laos, China and Myanmar stepped up Mekong anti‑drug cooperation, arresting 16 suspects and seizing 50.7 tonnes of caffeine in a joint February 2026 operation.

42. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Vietnam Electricity warns of fake OTP messages targeting customers

    Vietnam Electricity (EVN) warned customers of a new OTP phishing scheme using fake messages with malicious links, urging them not to click links, share codes, and to use only the official EVN CSKH app.

43. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Hanoi police warn of high‑interest savings scam targeting residents

    Hanoi police warn that scammers are offering 15‑20% yearly interest on fake savings accounts, using counterfeit bank pages and impersonation to steal money; citizens urged to use official channels and report.

44. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Vietnam police target online misinformation and fraudulent savings schemes

    Vietnam’s Da Nang and Hanoi police warned about online misinformation and high‑yield savings scams, processing offenders and urging public vigilance.

45. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam faces surge in online travel and QR‑code scams costing millions

    Vietnam police warn that online travel booking scams and QR‑code fraud have cost victims millions of đồng, using fake sites, deep discounts and malicious QR codes that empty bank accounts.

46. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Family inheritance dispute triggers marital split in Vietnam

    In Vietnam, a woman’s husband left after her parents gave a large sum to her brother for a house, accusing them of gender bias and causing a marital split.

47. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Vietnam holiday‑contract scam implicates thousands, raises refund questions

    Vietnam police probe a massive holiday‑contract fraud affecting thousands, with 200 suspects, 17 000 contracts and VND 2.7 trn lost; refunds may be possible if contracts are declared illegal.

48. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Vietnam Electricity (EVN) warns of new OTP phishing scam

    EVN warns that fake SMS pretending to be from its EVN CSKH service include counterfeit OTPs and malicious links; users should avoid clicking links, never share OTPs, and only use the official app from official

49. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Hanoi police expose Ravi tourism fraud scheme

    Hanoi police link Ravi tourism firm to a massive vacation‑card fraud, charging 201 suspects, seizing VND 680 billion in assets and estimating illicit gains over VND 2.7 trillion.

50. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam's BIDV warns customers of sophisticated fraud schemes

    BIDV warns Vietnamese customers of fraud that uses fake official impersonation, deceptive links, and OTP theft to steal money, urging vigilance and verification.

51. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Meli Club travel package scam investigated in Ho Chi Minh City

    Vietnamese police investigate Meli Club for selling fake holiday‑ownership cards, promising high returns and resale profits, after collecting around 200 billion VND from customers.

52. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Vietnam In-Law Household Duties Reveal Hidden Burden on Elderly Parents

    A Vietnamese man on sick leave saw his mother‑in‑law sweeping the yard multiple times daily due to neighbour litter, exposing the hidden workload of elderly parents living with their adult children.

53. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam police dismantle large holiday‑contract scam targeting consumers

    Vietnam police raided a fraud network using fake holiday contracts, exposing organized crime and beginning refunds for victims.

54. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Vietnam police prosecute massive holiday‑contract fraud scheme

    Vietnam police indicted dozens of suspects in a large holiday‑contract fraud that affected ~17,000 buyers and cost over VND 181 billion, also probing money‑laundering and lawyer involvement.

55. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam police dismantle elaborate vacation‑contract fraud scheme targeting seniors

    Vietnam police arrested about 200 suspects in 11 cases of a large vacation‑contract fraud that duped seniors out of up to 700 billion VND through false investment promises and extra fees.

56. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Vietnam police dismantle large‑scale holiday‑contract fraud scheme

    Vietnam police arrested nearly 400 suspects in a nationwide holiday‑contract fraud, seizing over 5,500 fake contracts and up to VND 3 trillion from mainly elderly victims.

57. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Vietnam's Sandwich Generation Tackles Parenting Strains and Housing Solutions

    Vietnamese families face intergenerational parenting conflicts, while the growing sandwich generation seeks integrated housing like Hanoi’s The Flame Vine to ease caregiving and commuting pressures.

58. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam police warn against informal savings schemes and step up crackdowns on fraud and illegal activities

    Vietnam police warn against risky informal savings groups and report multiple arrests for fraud, counterfeit goods, illegal wildlife trade, and other crimes nationwide.

59. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Vietnam holiday‑contract fraud crackdown prompts victims to seek refunds

    Vietnamese police have busted a large holiday‑contract fraud, arresting 187 suspects and identifying 500 victims who lost over 181 bn VND. Elderly victims report being offered partial refunds after years of pay

60. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 21 sources

    Hanoi police seize over 680 billion đồng assets in massive holiday‑contract fraud

    Hanoi police cracked a holiday‑contract scam involving 27 firms, 500 victims and 181 billion đồng stolen; they arrested about 200 suspects and seized assets over 680 billion đồng.

61. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnamese adults face growing caregiver burden amid aging parents

    Two Vietnamese individuals struggle with intensive caregiving duties for aging parents, balancing career and family obligations amid health and financial pressures.

62. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam police warn against identity‑theft and vacation‑ownership scams

    Vietnam police expose two major scams: a Zalo identity‑theft plot in Tuyen Quang and a nationwide vacation‑ownership fraud that defrauded 500 victims of over 181 billion VND.

63. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Vietnam retirees describe life changes and financial strategies after leaving work

    Vietnam retirees detail financial restructuring, housing changes, and personal wellbeing adjustments after leaving work.

64. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 9 sources

    Vietnam investigates $8.8 million holiday‑ownership fraud across 23 firms

    Vietnam police have charged 187 suspects in a holiday‑ownership fraud that ripped off 493 people of over 181 billion dong, involving 23 firms and large asset seizures.

65. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vietnam sees widening gap in home ownership and rise of vacation‑ownership scams

    Vietnam faces a growing divide between home owners and renters, while vacation‑ownership contracts have led to consumer losses and potential fraud investigations.

66. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Vietnamese parents win court order forcing adult children to pay elder care

    Elderly Vietnamese parents sued their children; a court ordered each to pay 850 yuan monthly, the son complied, the daughter initially resisted but eventually paid after enforcement.

67. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vietnamese family keeps monthly food costs to about 4 million dong

    Vietnamese families cut monthly food bills to about 4 million dong by bulk buying, home cooking, weekly planning and strict budgeting, showing frugal habits can save thousands without reducing quality of life.

68. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnamese families trim meals as food prices rise

    Hanoi families face higher food costs and are switching to cheaper local produce, tighter budgeting, and seasonal menus to manage a 10‑15% rise in household food expenses.

69. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Elderly family members shoulder unpaid caregiving duties in Vietnam and Hungary

    Elderly caregivers in Vietnam and Hungary are providing extensive unpaid care for grandchildren, facing food delays, heavy chores, and financial strain.

70. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Vietnam elderly fall victim to vacation‑ownership contract scams

    VTV’s documentary exposed vacation‑ownership scams that duped Vietnamese seniors, leading many to incur debts, sell homes and suffer financial loss, prompting public outcry.

71. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Family financial disputes emerge in Vietnam and Hungary

    Two family disputes: a husband in Vietnam loaned the family’s savings for his sister‑in‑law’s house, and a son‑in‑law seeks divorce after harsh criticism from his wife’s sisters.

72. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Families in Vietnam and China grapple with rising costs and reliance on parental pensions

    Vietnamese and Chinese families face tight budgets: a Hanoi household saves by cutting small expenses, while many Chinese youngsters rely on retirees' pensions as their incomes fall below parental benefits.

73. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Elderly Vietnamese parents transfer assets to adult children and face neglect

    Vietnamese seniors who gave houses or pensions to their children report being reduced to caretakers and financially exploited by the families they supported.

74. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Vietnam family inheritance clash over 400 million VND for grandchildren

    Grandparents in Vietnam intend to give 400 million VND to their two granddaughters from a farmland sale, sparking a dispute with the girls' late mother’s siblings over inheritance rights.

75. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Vietnam family reunion sparks awkward 1 million VND gift

    A Vietnamese family reunion sees a sister‑in‑law from Germany give a modest 1 million VND gift, sparking mixed feelings.