On 28/8, Dung (originally from Thanh Hoa and wanted for asset misappropriation through fraud) was escorted back from Cambodia to Nghe An Province by police for investigation.
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Le Minh Dung at the police station. Photo: Hoa Vang |
Le Minh Dung at the police station. Photo: Hoa Vang
Investigations reveal that in 2023, Dung led a fraud ring. His accomplices impersonated police officers, calling victims with claims of blocked SIM cards, frozen bank accounts, or suspected criminal involvement. They threatened arrest and asset seizure to coerce victims into disclosing account information.
Once victims provided passwords and OTP codes, Dung's group stole money from their online banking accounts.
In 2/2024, Nghe An police, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security, raided locations and arrested nearly 80 suspects in Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Binh Thuan. This group is accused of defrauding victims of more than $8.5 million USD.
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Some of Dung's accomplices during their arrest in 2/2024. Photo: Hoa Vang |
Some of Dung's accomplices during their arrest in 2/2024. Photo: Hoa Vang
After the ring was busted, Dung fled to Cambodia. In special economic zones there, he established another online fraud group with foreign nationals. In 10/2024, Nghe An police issued a warrant for his arrest.
In late 8/2025, after a period of surveillance, the Nghe An Province Criminal Police Department, working with related units, apprehended Dung in Cambodia.
