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On January 11, Tay Ho District Police, Hanoi, prosecuted and temporarily detained 7 defendants including: Hoang Van Ha (leader), Ngo Thi Oanh, Hoang Van Kien, Ngo Van Huy, Bui Thi Hong , Ngo Van Quyet and Ngo Van Hiep (both residing in Thuy Nguyen district, Hai Phong) for the crime of “Fraudulent appropriation of property”.

Through police investigation, it was determined that, at around 9:50 p.m. on December 18, 2023, the Tay Ho District Police Department received a report from fishermen about the discovery of a male body floating on the beach in the middle of the Red River, in the middle of the Red River. Nhat Tan ward, Tay Ho district.

The victim is Mr. NVU (21 years old, residing in Nghia Hung district, Nam Dinh province), missing since December 14, 2023. The forensic agency’s conclusion on the cause of death determined that Mr. U. suffocated due to drowning.

Group of subjects in the case. Photo: Tay Ho Police.

Through some questionable information provided by Mr. U.’s family, the Tay Ho District Police Investigation Department determined that there were many ambiguities in Mr. U.’s death that needed to be clarified, so they coordinated with the Police Department, Hanoi City Police investigated and clarified.

The investigation process has determined that the subjects Hoang Van Ha, Hoang Van Kien, Ngo Thi Oanh, Ngo Van Huy, Bui Thi Hong, Ngo Van Quyet and Ngo Van Hiep gathered into a “cheating” gambling group led by Hoang Van. Ha takes the lead. After that, Ha and the group of subjects discussed using a “trick” to rent a 2-story house in Que Vo district, Bac Ninh province as a place to live and operate.

To attract “prey”, Oanh created an account named “Anyeuu” on Facebook, actively made friends, got acquainted, and went on a date with victim U. Then, they lured the victim to the throne. rented a house in Que Vo district, Bac Ninh province, then arranged a “array” to entice Mr. U. to gamble. After playing, Mr. U. lost the cash and pawned the motorbike he was riding, a total of 80 million VND.

At about 11:35 p.m. on December 14, 2023, after losing all the money, the victim was given 500,000 VND by the subjects to take a taxi to the area near Vinh Tuy bridge, Long Bien district, Hanoi city. Get out of the car and walk.

Specifically, the events from the time Mr. U. got out of the taxi until people discovered his body were still being verified by the investigation agency.

The police announced that anyone who witnesses or has related information should immediately report to the Tay Ho District Police Department.

The Police Department also warned people to be wary of scams through “arranged” gambling and “online dating”.