Nghe An implements measures to prevent and combat online fraud.
The People's Committee of Nghe An province has just issued a document requesting departments, agencies, political and social organizations, and localities to improve coordination in preventing, detecting, and combating online fraud.
On April 22, 2026, the People's Committee of Nghe An province issued Official Document No. 4254/UBND-NC requesting departments, agencies, political and social organizations, and localities to improve the effectiveness of coordination in preventing, detecting, and combating online fraud crimes in the province.
Following the directive of the Deputy Prime Minister in Official Letter No. 1224/VPCP-NC dated March 23, 2026, from the Government Office, the Provincial People's Committee requests that agencies and units continue to seriously implement the directives of the Government, the Ministry of Public Security, and the province on preventing and combating online fraud. Units should proactively grasp and update new methods and tactics used by criminals; and intensify propaganda and warnings to protect citizens in cyberspace.
Blocking suspicious accounts, tightening bank regulations.
The Provincial People's Committee has assigned the Provincial Police Department to lead and coordinate the review and assessment of loopholes and shortcomings in state management in areas prone to fraud, such as banking, telecommunications, and e-commerce. Law enforcement agencies will improve the effectiveness of verifying and freezing accounts, and preventing the flow of money immediately upon any suspicious activity; simultaneously, they will research and implement an online fraud early warning system at the local level.
The State Bank of Vietnam, Region 8, is requested to direct credit institutions to tighten account opening procedures and verify customer information; strengthen scrutiny and promptly detect accounts and e-wallets showing signs of money laundering, unusual transactions, or illegal buying, selling, renting, or borrowing of accounts, in order to coordinate handling according to regulations.
Integrating digital skills into schools and cleaning up the online environment.
The Department of Education and Training, in coordination with the Provincial Police, is researching and proposing the inclusion of digital skills education and online fraud identification into appropriate programs for students.
The Department of Science and Technology coordinates the inspection and handling of groups and accounts violating regulations on the internet; promptly removing harmful and toxic information, advertisements luring financial investments, and cryptocurrency scams. The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with Nghe An Newspaper and the provincial Radio and Television Station, promotes guidance for citizens on protecting personal information and reporting crimes.
The Provincial People's Committee requests the Provincial People's Procuracy and the Provincial People's Court to closely coordinate with investigative agencies, and to strengthen the selection and trial of key cases related to high-tech crimes in order to deter and prevent such crimes in general.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province and political and social organizations are mobilizing the people to proactively provide information to denounce crimes, and not participate in assisting criminals such as selling or renting bank accounts or phone SIM cards; and to promptly report online fraud groups.