Hanoi police arrested Phong, 24, a resident of O Cho Dua ward, at approximately 5:20 PM on 6/7, just six hours after he allegedly robbed a gold shop.
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Ngo Dang Phong at the police station. Photo: Police Department |
Ngo Dang Phong at the police station. Photo: Police Department
Phong confessed to losing over 300 million VND gambling online, which led him to plan the robbery in hopes of recouping his losses. Around 10 AM on 6/7, he set out on a motorbike, wearing a long-sleeved sun-protective shirt, a face mask, and carrying a knife.
He rode around the Nui Truc - Kim Ma - Giang Vo area before targeting a gold shop on Nui Truc street where he saw a lone female owner inside. Phong threatened her with the knife and stole three gold bracelets and six gold necklaces.
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Confiscated evidence. Photo: Police Department |
Confiscated evidence. Photo: Police Department
Upon his arrest, police recovered 38 million VND in cash, 119 million VND in his bank account, two gold-colored necklaces, and two gold-colored rings.
