On 29/3, Dong Nai police provisionally detained 343 individuals on charges of using computer networks, telecommunication networks, and electronic devices to appropriate property.

The group repatriated by Cambodia, screened by police at Hoa Lu border gate. Photo: Thai Ha

Earlier, on 17/3, at Hoa Lu International Border Gate, the Criminal Police Department (C02) of the Ministry of Public Security, Dong Nai Provincial Police, and the Border Guard jointly received nearly 400 Vietnamese citizens handed over by Cambodian authorities. Most of these individuals were involved in transnational online fraud rings recently dismantled by Cambodian forces.

Following their reception, the Border Guard issued administrative fines to 331 individuals, with 328 cases involving illegal border crossings without proper immigration procedures. The total fines amounted to over 2.4 billion VND. Subsequent police investigations revealed that this group had worked at fraud establishments, using platforms like WhatsApp, Zara, Gap, Instagram, and Facebook to defraud Vietnamese victims via the Internet.

Authorities advise citizens to enhance their vigilance and "not be easily gullible". They urge people not to provide personal information, OTP codes, or transfer money to strangers. Citizens should also avoid accessing suspicious links, installing unverified applications, and always verify information before conducting online transactions.

Phuoc Tuan