On 12/6, the Da Nang Police Investigation Department initiated legal proceedings and arrested Pham Thi Huong, originally from Hai Chau commune, Nghe An province. She is being investigated for property appropriation fraud, accused of scamming over 3.6 billion VND.

Suspect Pham Thi Huong at the police station. Photo: Thanh Huynh

This arrest marks the latest development in a fraud case that Da Nang City Police began investigating in 5/2025. According to initial findings, Huong devised the scheme to fund personal expenses.

Huong spread false information, claiming she knew an individual named Vinh who worked at the Heineken brewery. She asserted that she could secure Heineken beer at a preferential price, promising substantial profits upon resale to investors.

One victim, Tran Thi Ngoc Yen, 61, residing in Hai Van ward, Da Nang City, believed Huong's claims. Over two weeks in 5/2021, Yen transferred money to Huong 6 times, totaling 3.63 billion VND, for the purported investment.

However, Huong never purchased any beer as promised. Instead, she used the entire amount to settle personal debts and for her own expenditures. When she became unable to repay the funds, Huong fled but was subsequently apprehended through a coordinated police effort.

During questioning at the investigative agency, Huong admitted to all her actions. Da Nang Police are continuing to expand the investigation into this case.

Ngoc Truong