Cần Thơ Police Prosecute and Detain Suspect in Over 20 Billion VND Fraud Case

On April 2, 2026, the Cần Thơ City Police announced that the Investigation Police Agency of the city has issued a Decision to prosecute the defendant, an Order to detain the defendant, and a Search warrant for Diệp Văn Vĩnh (born 1994; registered permanent residence in Long Phú ward, Cần Thơ city) for the crime of "Fraudulent appropriation of property" stipulated in Clause 4, Article 174 of the Penal Code.

02/04/2026

Investigation results determined that, taking advantage of his position as a credit officer at a Bank branch in Trần Đề transaction office, and due to debts and need for spending money, Vĩnh conceived the idea of fraud. The subject provided false information about having many customers urgently needing money to complete bank loan renewal procedures, promising high interest rates and capital return within just a few days.

To build trust, initially, Vĩnh only borrowed small amounts and repaid the principal and interest very punctually. When the victims had fallen into the trap and trusted him, by mid-September 2025, Vĩnh had mobilized from 05 victims with a total amount of up to 20.4 billion VND. After receiving the money, Vĩnh did not fulfill his commitments but used the entire sum to pay personal debts and spend it all, then fled the locality.

The Investigation Police Agency of Cần Thơ City is currently continuing to expand the investigation of the case. To serve the investigation, the Cần Thơ City Police announces: Anyone who is a victim of Diệp Văn Vĩnh with the above-mentioned tactics is requested to urgently contact the Office of the Investigation Police Agency of Cần Thơ City (address: 71 Trần Phú Street, Cái Khế ward, Ninh Kiều district, Cần Thơ city) or meet with Investigator - Major Trương Minh Hùng (Phone: 0767.39.39.39) for guidance on resolution according to legal regulations.

Through this case, the police agency advises the public to be extremely vigilant against forms of capital mobilization or borrowing money with abnormally high interest rates. Especially the tactic of using the guise of a bank employee to mobilize money for "loan renewal assistance". People should conduct financial transactions through official banking systems with clear legal documentation. Upon detecting signs of suspected fraud, immediately report to the nearest police agency for timely prevention and legal handling.

Trung Nghĩa - Nguyễn Anh