Creating fake gambling websites and defrauding hundreds of people.
On the morning of May 17th, police arrested a group of individuals specializing in transnational fraud targeting people who enjoy online gambling.
In mid-May 2024, the Criminal Police Department of Da Nang City Police discovered a group of individuals from Quang Nam province, temporarily residing in Da Nang, exhibiting suspicious behavior indicative of criminal activity.
This group, led by Duong Van Tinh (born in 1993), managed domestic helpers aged 17 to 25, including Tran My Phu An, Bui Ngoc Hau, Ly Huynh Huy, Truong Thai Huy, etc. Further investigation by criminal investigators revealed that this group had previously engaged in online fraud in countries such as Laos, Cambodia, and the Philippines.
From the beginning of 2024, the suspects rented a house in Da Nang and created a fake gambling website with the domain name C.xx.com to lure players into depositing money into the group's account. When players deposited money to gamble, these individuals immediately stole it.
"Despite operating for only a short time, the suspects have defrauded more than 300 victims of a total of over 500 million VND," a representative of the Criminal Investigation Agency of the Da Nang City Police confirmed.
After gathering sufficient relevant documents and evidence, on May 16th, the Criminal Police Department of Da Nang City Police, in coordination with the Nai Hien Dong Ward Police, Son Tra District (Da Nang), conducted a surprise inspection and detained 5 suspects along with evidence, including 6 computer sets and 8 mobile phones.
The case is under further investigation.
