The Criminal Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Dong Nai Provincial Police, Border Guard forces, and Cambodian authorities, has successfully dismantled a massive transnational online fraud syndicate.
According to the investigation, on March 17, 2026, at the Hoa Lu International Border Gate, Vietnamese authorities received nearly 400 Vietnamese nationals handed over by Cambodian functional forces. These individuals were identified as members of a sophisticated cyber-scam network operating within Cambodia.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects originally sought employment through social media before illegally exiting Vietnam to work at the Poi Pet Casino in Cambodia. Once there, they utilized various platforms—including WhatsApp, Zalo, Gap, Instagram, and Facebook—to orchestrate scams aimed at appropriating assets from unsuspecting internet users.
The syndicate specifically targeted vulnerable groups, including the elderly, frequent social media users, regular online shoppers, and those with limited technological literacy.
Following an intensive investigation and the collection of evidence, the Dong Nai Provincial Police (Criminal Police Division) officially prosecuted and issued temporary detention warrants for 343 suspects on March 27, 2026. They are being charged with "Using computer networks, telecommunications networks, or electronic devices to appropriate property."
Authorities are currently strengthening the case files to process the remaining suspects and are investigating further related criminal charges.
To assist with the ongoing investigation and protect the legal rights of victims, the investigative agency urges anyone who has fallen victim to online scams recently to contact their nearest police station immediately to provide information and support the case.
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