My, 35, was arrested on 9/7 in Ho Chi Minh City by An Giang provincial police, acting on a wanted warrant for property fraud. She was subsequently transferred to An Giang for further investigation.

Nguyen Thi Thoai My at the investigative agency. Photo: Tien Tam

According to the investigation, My previously worked at Vietnam Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank - Kien Giang Branch (VietBank). Between 2/2025 and 9/2025, she solicited funds from numerous individuals, falsely claiming the money was required for loan rollovers and promising quick returns with interest within a few days.

To build trust, My initially used money from new lenders to repay earlier ones, ensuring some principal and interest payments were made on time. After accumulating a substantial sum, she diverted the funds for personal use, became unable to repay her debts, and then fled.

Investigative agencies have received complaints from 5 victims, confirming My misappropriated over 21.4 billion dong.

In 4/2026, An Giang provincial police initiated legal proceedings and issued an arrest warrant for My. However, she had already left her residence, prompting authorities to issue a nationwide wanted notice.

On the afternoon of 9/7, reconnaissance forces, in coordination with local police, arrested My while she was hiding in Saigon ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The suspect was then transferred to An Giang to assist the investigation.

Ngoc Tai - Tien Tam