On 21/8, the Economic Police Department of Thanh Hoa Provincial Police temporarily detained Van, 39, former deputy director of Vietnam Cooperative Bank - Thanh Hoa Branch. She faces charges of abusing position and power to appropriate property under Article 355 of the Penal Code.

Police announce Van's temporary detention order. Photo: Lam Son

Initial investigations reveal that from 2025 to June 2026, Van, needing money for personal reasons, exploited her position. She encouraged acquaintances to deposit savings at high interest rates with Vietnam Cooperative Bank - Thanh Hoa Branch.

Police allege that after receiving the funds, Van did not record them in the bank's system. Instead, she created fake savings passbooks, using the bank's signature and seal, to gain customers' trust before embezzling the money.

Investigators have initially determined that Van embezzled 5 billion dong from a 49-year-old woman in Luu Ve commune and 1,5 billion dong from a 39-year-old woman in Hac Thanh ward.

Thanh Hoa Provincial Police are expanding the investigation to clarify the responsibilities of involved individuals and organizations. They also urge victims in this case to contact the investigative agency for resolution.

Le Hoang