On 14/9, Quang Ninh City Police announced they collaborated with the Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control (A05, Ministry of Public Security) to dismantle a special case involving property appropriation fraud, money laundering, and illegal trading of bank account information on cyberspace.

In early February 2026, Quang Ninh City Police received complaints from 8 individuals reporting total losses of over 160 million VND. Recognizing signs of a criminal organization, police established a special case and implemented tracing measures.

During the investigation, authorities seized 83 mobile phones, 7 computers, 266 million VND in cash, and 3,353,07 USDT.

Initial investigation results determined the ring had appropriated over 1,000 billion VND from thousands of people nationwide.

Suspects arrested and evidence from the case. Photo: Police provided

Purchasing data on Telegram to select targets

According to investigators, the group purchased personal information from Telegram groups, then categorized it, selected targets, and developed fraud scenarios for each victim group.

To evade detection, they frequently rented apartments, homestays, or guesthouses in urban and tourist areas as operational bases, constantly moving between provinces and cities to erase their tracks.

Police believe many people, despite previous warnings about online fraud, fell victim because they had not updated their knowledge of new methods and tactics.

Authorities advise people not to publicly disclose or provide personal information or bank account details on social media. Businesses should also tighten their customer data protection procedures.

Owners of accommodation establishments are urged to proactively report any guests exhibiting suspicious behavior who rent homestays or apartments for short-term, such as those who frequently move or use many computers and phones simultaneously.

Le Tan