The true face of the notorious mafia boss Dat 'ma'

Dat "ma" real name is Bui Quoc Dat (born 1979), permanent address at house number 16, Luong Huu Khanh street, Dong Ve ward, Thanh Hoa city.

The name Dat "ma" also became "famous" about 15 years ago. At the beginning of his social career, Dat "ma" was the leader, alwaysorganize gambling densin Thanh Hoa city

Gangster boss Dat "ma" in Thanh Hoa was arrested. Photo: CACC

Once he became a "boss" in the gambling world, Dat gathered his followers who were idlers, then gradually expanded his territory to remote districts such as Thach Thanh, Ha Trung, Ngoc Lac, Lang Chanh... to organize large gambling dens.

To hide from the authorities, Dat often organized gambling dens in the deep forest, or on boats in the middle of the river. Around the location where Dat organized gambling dens, there were dozens of his followers to "spy" to alert when detecting unusual events. And Dat's followers could fight back against the opponent whenever necessary. Since then, the name Dat "ma" has become famous everywhere in Thanh Hoa province, and there are hundreds of followers "lurking" in the districts.

Not only famous for opening casinos, Dat also protects, monopolize lottery, lends money at high interest rates... and is willing to direct his juniors to cause public disorder.

Previously, on May 8, 2018, due to a conflict over a lottery debt with Mr. Mai Xuan T. (born in 1990), residing in the resettlement area of ​​Dong Ve ward, Thanh Hoa city, Dat directed dozens of his juniors to use homemade guns and bullets to shoot Mr. T., seriously injuring him.

Authorities searched Bui Quoc Dat's house. Photo courtesy of CTV

After committing the crime, Dat's followers were arrested and prosecuted by the police for the crimes of "Intentionally causing injury", "Disturbing public order" and "Illegal use of military weapons". Dat "the ghost" alone fled the area.

After nearly 2 years in hiding, in early 2020, Bui Quoc Dat returned to Thanh Hoa City and was arrested by the police while hiding at his home.

Conducting an emergency search of the suspect's residence, the police seized a number of weapons such as knives, swords, machetes and many other related documents and evidence.

The subject has just finished serving his sentence and now continues to commit a new crime.

Recently, Dat "ma" has been known quite a lot in the role of "bid protection boss". In all the biddings throughout Thanh Hoa province, Dat's juniors were present, using all kinds of tricks to disrupt the auctions and interfere in economic activities in Thanh Hoa.

Gangster boss Dat "ma" in Thanh Hoa was arrested. Photo: CACC

Recently, on November 14, the Criminal Police Department of Thanh Hoa Province Police coordinated with professional forces to catch Bui Quoc Dat red-handed in the act of extorting property from citizens in Xuan Du commune, Nhu Thanh district.

Based on the collected documents and evidence, on the same day, November 13, the authorities decided to temporarily detain and execute an emergency search warrant at Bui Quoc Dat's residence.