Fake police officers use the internet to gather information in order to scam people into paying for their cases.

After reading in the newspaper that someone was about to be brought to trial, Thong tried to approach the victim's family to trick them into paying to have the case dismissed.

On April 9th, the Bac Lieu Provincial Police issued an order to temporarily detain Le Van Thong (36 years old, residing in Vinh Long) for the crime of fraud and appropriation of property. The victim is Ms. Le Thi Thien from Hong Dan district, Bac Lieu province.

Information at the investigative agency. Photo: Nhat Tan.

According to investigators, the suspect usually reads online newspapers to keep up with news about public security and order. When he sees that someone is about to be brought to trial, he tries to approach the victim's family and impersonates a police officer.

Ten days ago, Thong, who held the rank of lieutenant, approached Mrs. Thien and claimed to be an officer at the detention center of the Vinh Loi District Police (Bac Lieu). Because her husband was imprisoned there, when Thong suggested "fixing the case," the woman wanted his help.

Afterward, Thông sent the victim's family his personal bank account number. Despite being poor, Mrs. Thiện still borrowed 5 million VND to transfer to Thông. After receiving the money, the imposter posing as a police officer turned off his phone to cut off contact with the victim.

Realizing she had been deceived, Ms. Thien filed a complaint with the investigative agency. Thong was subsequently arrested by the police while hiding in Ca Mau.

According to Zing