Dong Minh Tuan, 35, has been indicted by the Hanoi People's Procuracy for property fraud. He is accused of defrauding a fabric vendor of over 13 billion VND by faking 309 bank transfer screenshots.
Tuan, who works in printing and embroidery in Ninh Binh province, befriended the fabric vendor at Ninh Hiep wholesale market in Hanoi in 2/2024. After several fabric purchases, Tuan became a regular client. The vendor would deliver goods to his specified address upon receiving his order quantity and a successful transfer screenshot.
Recognizing the ease of this system, Tuan decided to commit fraud. He used photo editing software to create fake images of successful bank transfers. He then resold the acquired fabric on Facebook at prices lower than market value. The fraud was uncovered in 4/2025 when the vendor reviewed her account.
The victim reported the incident to the police on 20/11/2025, the same day Tuan surrendered to authorities. The Procuracy determined that Tuan faked 309 money transfer images totaling over 13 billion VND between 12/12/2024 and 13/4/2025. The victim has demanded full restitution, but Tuan has only compensated over 4 billion VND so far.
Pham Du
