Four suspects arrested for fraud and embezzlement.
(Baonghean.vn) - The Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Provincial Police has successfully cracked four cases and arrested four suspects for fraud and appropriation of property.
The individuals arrested for fraud and misappropriation of property include Ha Thi Tam (born in 1988), residing in Nghi Thu ward, Cua Lo town; Le Sy Quang (born in 1988), residing in Doi Cung ward, Vinh city; Nguyen Thi Thuong (born in 1990), residing in Nghia Khanh commune, Nghia Dan district; and Vu Thi Lieu (born in 1990), residing in Tan Quang commune, Ninh Giang district, Hai Duong province.
Accordingly, in order to obtain money for personal expenses and to invest in multi-level marketing schemes through cryptocurrency exchanges, foreign exchange platforms, etc., these individuals exploited their acquaintances and provided various false pieces of information with the aim of defrauding and appropriating money from their victims.
Typically, from October 2022 to October 2023, Vu Thi Lieu repeatedly provided false information about needing money to carry out procedures and processes for her work.surrogacyHe assisted a woman residing in Nghe An province, thereby defrauding the victim of over 560 million VND.
Using the scheme of soliciting investment in real estate, Ha Thi Tam repeatedly defrauded a man residing in Hanoi of 1 billion VND.
A common thread in online fraud cases is the victims' trust in the scammers. In reality, many people are naive, uninformed, and eager for easy money, making them easy targets for cybercriminals. There have even been cases where government officials and law enforcement officers have been scammed online. Furthermore, victims often don't report the incidents due to fear of family repercussions or embarrassment.
Citizens need to enhance their knowledge of laws and policies, and regularly monitor announcements about criminal methods and tactics from authorities through mass media. They should carefully research and verify financial transactions before engaging in them, and be wary of investments promising "high returns." They should not lend or rent personal documents such as: citizen identification cards, household registration books, bank cards; and should not accept bank transfers or money transfers from banks to unknown individuals. If they suspect fraudulent activity involving the misappropriation of assets, they should promptly notify the nearest police station for assistance and guidance.