Huynh Viet Thanh, 26, residing in Phan Ri Cua commune, Lam Dong province, was recently prosecuted by the Phu Tho Provincial Police Investigation Agency for violating copyright and related rights under Article 225 of the Penal Code.

According to the police, Thanh copied and modified the video game 'Silkroad Origin - Con Duong To Lua', which VTC Digital Technology and Content Company (VTC) is authorized to distribute in Vietnam. He then renamed the game 'VinSro Silkroad' and operated it via the website vinsro.online. During its operation, Thanh allegedly obtained illicit profits exceeding 97 million VND.

Suspect Huynh Viet Thanh. Photo: *Police provided*

'Con Duong To Lua' is considered one of the most successful games, exclusively distributed in Vietnam by VTC Digital Technology and Content Company.

Previously, Bac Ninh Provincial Police also prosecuted three youths for allegedly copying the form, content, storyline, and images of this game to create the pirated game 'Sro Tho Quy'.

Following this case, Phu Tho Provincial Police issued a warning against unauthorized copying, modifying, exploiting, or trading digital products without permission from the rights holder. They emphasized that changing a name or modifying part of the content does not negate the obligation to respect copyright for the original work.