On 21/7, Tuy Duc Commune Police announced the temporary detention of The for illegally retaining property, an offense under Article 176 of the Penal Code.

According to the investigation, on 30/8/2022, due to a banking error, an individual mistakenly transferred 15 million VND to The's account. Despite repeated attempts by the sender and authorities to contact him for repayment, The kept the money and used it for personal purposes.

Suspect Pham Van The listens as his temporary detention order is read. *Photo: Tuy Duc Police*

Following the investigation, police determined that The's actions constituted intentional criminal behavior.

The police advise that individuals who receive money or property mistakenly transferred or delivered to them should promptly inform the owner, the bank, or the nearest police station. People must not illegally retain or use property that does not belong to them.

Tu Huynh