Authorities dismantled a football betting ring worth over 10 billion VND.
On July 16th, the police successfully dismantled a football betting ring with monthly transactions exceeding 10 billion VND. Eight suspects were arrested, and numerous items related to the case were seized.
The Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department of the Ha Tinh Provincial Police, in coordination with the Ha Tinh City Police, mobilized forces and resources and implemented professional measures to focus on combating the crime. After a period of monitoring, the authorities discovered a gambling ring led by Duong Tan Thuan (born in 1990), residing in Tinh An commune, Quang Ngai city, Quang Ngai province, along with many other individuals in Quang Ngai province, Ho Chi Minh City, and Lam Dong province, organizing online gambling.
After a period of monitoring and gathering documents and evidence, the investigating agency determined that this was a gambling ring that had been operating for a long time, spanning many provinces and cities. The individuals involved knew each other and participated in betting on credit (payments were made only after bets were placed on Mondays).
To avoid detection by law enforcement, the suspects used bank accounts not registered in their names to settle winnings and losses, and communicated with each other through social media accounts. They were particularly vigilant during the EURO 2024 and Copa America finals. Throughout their operations, the suspects frequently moved and constantly changed residences across various locations. However, all their schemes, methods, and tactics for concealing their crimes were under the watchful eye of the special task force, down to the smallest detail.
After a period of investigation, the special task force identified the gambling ring led by Duong Tan Thuan, along with other individuals who used the Bong88 online football betting website to commit crimes.
On July 4, 2024, the Ha Tinh City Police, in coordination with the Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department, mobilized 30 officers and soldiers, divided into three teams, to go to Quang Ngai, Lam Dong, and Ho Chi Minh City to simultaneously arrest eight suspects: Duong Tan Thuan (born 1990), residing in Tinh An commune; Nguyen Dac Duy (born 1985), both residing in Quang Ngai City, Quang Ngai province; Nguyen Huu Trung (born 1973), residing in Da Lat City; Ngo Minh Huy (born 1990), residing in Lac Duong town, Lac Duong district; Tran The Anh (born 1988), residing in Tan Hoi commune, Duc Trong district; Nguyen Huu Duc (born 1988), residing in Da Lat City, Lam Dong province; Nguyen Van Hieu (born 1988), residing in Tinh An Dong commune; Nguyen Cam (born in 1988), residing in Tinh An commune, Quang Ngai city, Quang Ngai province.
From the beginning of 2024 until now, Duong Tan Thuan used a Master-level football betting account (main agent account) to create multiple Agent accounts with limits ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 points (each point corresponding to 20,000 VND, 50,000 VND, or 100,000 VND, as agreed upon by the individuals involved), and then distributed them to subordinates for management. From these Agent accounts, the individuals then created numerous Member accounts (direct gambling accounts) for those who wanted to directly participate in football betting.
Based on the collected evidence, the Ha Tinh City Police initially determined that the master account BD33BB, managed by Duong Tan Thuan, comprised 15 agents and approximately 70 gambler accounts (members), with an average monthly total of about 10 billion VND. The Ha Tinh City Police seized 11 mobile phones of various types, one laptop, and other items related to the case.
The Ha Tinh City Police are currently continuing their investigation and completing the case file to prosecute the suspects according to the law.