On 7/3, Quang Ninh Provincial Police announced the completion of their investigation and recommended the prosecution of Nguyen Thanh Trung, 34, residing in Mao Khe ward, Dong Trieu town. He faces charges of fraud and appropriation of property under Clause 4, Article 174 of the Penal Code.

Nguyen Thanh Trung upon his arrest. *Photo provided by police*

According to investigative records, from 8/10/2024 to 28/10/2024, Trung was a credit officer at a bank in Quang Ninh. Needing funds for personal debts and expenses, he allegedly fabricated stories that clients under his management urgently required loans for bank rollovers. He then solicited acquaintances to lend money at high interest rates.

Believing Trung was a legitimate bank officer, many individuals provided him with money. Investigators have initially identified three victims who were defrauded of over 5 billion dong.

Quang Ninh Provincial Police stated they are continuing to clarify the case and urged anyone involved or who had previously given money to Trung to contact the investigation agency promptly to provide information.

Authorities advised the public to be cautious of invitations for capital contributions, high-interest loans, or urgent loan requests for "bank rollovers." They warned against handing over money without clearly verifying the borrower's stated purpose and repayment capability.

Le Tan