On 11/10, Can Tho City Police detained Huynh Thanh Huy to investigate fraud and appropriation of property, under Article 174 of the Penal Code.

Huynh Thanh Huy during his detention. Photo: Can Tho Police

According to the initial investigation, Huy began his scheme around June due to a lack of personal funds. He used Facebook to find job seekers, then proactively contacted them, offering to help them secure positions at a large seafood enterprise in Soc Trang ward.

To build trust, Huy fabricated a "credit card opening incentive" policy for new employees. He demanded that job seekers pay 20, 30, or 40 million dong, corresponding to a commitment to work for one, two, or three years. An additional 10 million dong was required in subsequent years. Huy promised to refund the full amount after 4 months if they completed their registered work period.

Huy also created a Zalo account, impersonating the seafood company's director, to directly message applicants. He used this account to confirm recruitment and validate the fabricated incentive policies.

Once job seekers agreed, Huy demanded additional payments for various fees. These included application processing, "inviting company leaders," uniform tailoring, and credit card activation. Initially, investigators determined that three individuals had transferred a total of 260 million dong to Huy.

After receiving the money, Huy ceased all contact. The victims, after waiting indefinitely without being hired, realized they had been defrauded and reported it to the police.

An Binh