Chinese group rented apartment in TP HCM for online fraud

Police discovered four Chinese nationals renting an apartment in Phu Thuan ward (formerly District 7), making calls to defraud compatriots in their home country using pre-written scripts.

On 28/8, the Immigration Management Department (PA08) of TP HCM Police, in coordination with local police, completed procedures to deport a group of Chinese nationals via Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The Chinese group rented an apartment in TP HCM for fraud activities. Photo: TP HCM Police

The Chinese group rented an apartment in TP HCM for fraud activities. Photo: TP HCM Police

Earlier, police discovered this group entered Vietnam and rented an apartment in a condominium on Hoang Quoc Viet street, Phu Thuan ward, to conduct online fraud. According to police, they called people in China using pre-written scripts, enticing them to transfer money for illicit appropriation. During an apartment inspection, authorities found many phones and computers used for this activity.

This incident was uncovered as TP HCM Police intensified efforts to scrutinize accommodation establishments and foreign nationals. In a previous crackdown, police repeatedly discovered groups of Chinese nationals renting entire houses and hotels, gathering personnel, installing Internet, and equipping hundreds of phones and computers to prepare for operating online fraud rings.