Police rescued 8 girls under 16 involved in a ring led by Dang Quoc Vu and accomplices, who bought and transferred karaoke staff for prices ranging from several million to 15 million dong.
Police simultaneously raided karaoke bars and "holding facilities" across four provinces, rescuing 46 female attendants involved in a human trafficking ring of minors under 16.
Bui Ngoc Thanh An and Lo Vu Anh lured four compatriots to Laos with promises of 'easy, high-paying jobs', then sold them to a scam company for commission.
Two groups accused of exploiting female karaoke hostesses for pouring beer and selecting songs are facing charges for trafficking a 16-year-old girl for financial gain.
