7 associates of debt collection boss 'Duoc Dat Bac 620' arrested

Expanding the investigation into the debt collection gang led by "businessman" Ho Thanh Duoc, also known as 'Duoc Dat Bac 620', police arrested seven more accomplices.

Ho Chi Minh City police arrested Nguyen Quoc Tan, 49, Nguyen Huu Tinh, 39, and five other individuals on 9/1, on charges of extortion. These arrests are part of an expanded investigation into a debt collection gang led by Ho Thanh Duoc, also known as 'Duoc Dat Bac 620'. The group is accused of engaging in aggressive extortion activities. Authorities have now apprehended a total of 27 people in connection with the case.

Seven suspects from the criminal gang involved in extortion. Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Police

Seven suspects from the criminal gang involved in extortion. Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Police

During the investigation, police identified Nguyen Trung The Lu, 32, from Dak Lak, as a victim of the debt collection gang. However, based on Lu's testimony, investigators discovered that Lu was also involved in a separate fraud case. Lu reportedly knew a 50-year-old woman residing in Ho Chi Minh City whose four employees were under investigation for organizing gambling. Exploiting her anxiety, Lu claimed to have extensive connections and offered to "fix the case" to help her avoid criminal prosecution. In reality, Lu had no ability to influence or intervene in the legal proceedings. After receiving 2.5 billion VND from the woman, he misappropriated the entire amount for personal use.