Rapper Mai Thế Nhân was arrested in a large-scale drug trafficking case in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City police have identified rapper Mai Thế Nhân (Mr. Nhân) as a key link in a drug trafficking ring involving 140 individuals that was dismantled in May 2026.
The Ho Chi Minh City Police Department's Anti-Drug Crime Investigation Agency (PC04) has successfully dismantled a particularly serious drug trafficking ring, arresting rapper Mai The Nhan. The rapper has been identified as a key link in a multi-province criminal network operating across the South and Central Highlands regions.
Portrait of a key link in an inter-provincial drug trafficking ring.
Mai Thế Nhân, born in 1992 in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, is a familiar face in the underground rap community under the stage name Mr. Nhân (formerly MTN). He began his musical career in 2012-2013 and even formed the rap group BR Boiz. However, instead of focusing on developing his artistic career, this rapper has repeatedly been involved in legal troubles.
According to information from the investigating agency, after serving his previous prison sentence and returning to his hometown, Mai The Nhan showed no remorse and continued down the path of crime. In a special case conducted by Team 3, PC04 Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Police in May 2026, Mai The Nhan was accused of participating in a large-scale drug trafficking ring with approximately 140 related individuals, operating in many southern provinces and cities.
A troubled past and unfinished musical projects.
In the rap scene, Mr. Nhân is known for his edgy, street-style rap songs such asUnder In Tao,Forget about it all., orReflectNotably, the rapper has a close relationship with rapper Skyler. The two are believed to have known each other during their time in prison and continued to collaborate on musical projects after their release.
The arrest of Mai Thế Nhân has caused a stir in public opinion and among the underground music community. Currently, the Ho Chi Minh City Police are expanding their investigation to clarify the specific roles of each individual in this criminal network. Given the particularly serious nature of the case, Mai Thế Nhân may face severe penalties under the law.