On 13/10, Dong Nai police arrested Dao Ngoc Giau, 33, commonly known as "Black Tiger", along with nine others. Residing in Phuoc Tan ward, Giau and his associates face investigation for illegally using computer networks and telecommunication networks, a charge under Article 288 of Vietnam's 2015 Criminal Code.

A day earlier, over 100 police officers, organized into 15 task forces, conducted raids at multiple locations in Ho Chi Minh City (TP HCM) and Dong Nai, leading to the apprehension of these ten individuals.

Police working with a member of the violent filmmaking group. *Photo: Thai Ha*.

According to the indictment, from 2019 to the present, "Black Tiger", Nguyen Hoang Viet (Viet Nguyen), Diep Quoc Tuan (Diep Tuan), and Tran Van An (now deceased) served as directors, screenwriters, and actors. They conspired to write and develop scripts, inviting numerous individuals to participate in producing a series of short films. Their primary goal was to post these films on social media platforms to garner "views" and "likes", generate profits from ad revenue, and enhance their "online gangster" reputation.

To appeal to viewers, particularly young people and teenagers, the group deliberately chose short film themes that contained elements violating traditional customs and good morals. Characters in these films often displayed tattoos, used vulgar language and offensive profanity, and directly insulted human dignity and honor.

Police stated that the acting style and dialogue in these films promoted uncivilized, violent, and "gangster" lifestyles, social evils, territorial disputes, and purges among "gangster" groups. The group profited nearly 50 million VND from ad-paying social media platforms.

The case is currently under expanded investigation.

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