Shaman investigated for land fraud
Duong Van Minh was accused of appropriating property from many people by transferring fake land use certificates and calling for capital contributions.
On December 30, Quang Xuong District Police, Thanh Hoa prosecuted and detained Minh (31 years old, residing in Quang Trung Commune, Quang Xuong District) to investigate the crime.Fraudulent appropriation of property.
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| Police take statement from suspect Duong Van Minh. Photo: Lam Son. |
According to the police, Minh worked as a shaman and opened a vegetarian restaurant. Due to debt, he forged land use certificates to sell "virtual" land.
Minh also claimed to be the deputy general director of a large confectionery manufacturing company in Ho Chi Minh City to attract investors and appropriate 550 million VND from victims in Thanh Hoa and southern provinces.
Searching the suspect's house and vegetarian restaurant, the investigation agency seized 4 capital contribution contracts with a total amount of 470 million VND and a multi-level sales training certificate.
