Ngô Anh Tuấn, aged 49, has been arrested by the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division (PC02) for fraudulently selling relocation apartments. He is accused of exploiting his position as the head of the apartment management board to deceive buyers, resulting in a loss of more than 2.1 billion VND.

The investigation revealed that in late 2019, a customer visited the old apartment building at 1050 in Binh Thanh District to purchase a home and met with Tuấn, who was then the head of the management board. Despite lacking the authority to sell the relocation apartments, Tuấn proceeded to introduce the property, negotiate a price, and directly sign a deposit and sales contract.

Trusting Tuấn's title and the documents he provided, the customer transferred a total of over 2.1 billion VND multiple times. After receiving the money, Tuấn handed over the apartment and guided the buyer on the procedures for authorizing two individuals who were actually designated to purchase the apartment under the relocation program.

Authorities later confirmed that the apartment belonged to a housing fund managed by Binh Thanh District Public Utility Company, and Tuấn had no right to sell it. Between 2022 and 2024, the buyer repeatedly requested the ownership certificate, but Tuấn continually made excuses and avoided the requests.

In October 2024, the management unit discovered the fraudulent sale and reclaimed the apartment. Following this, Tuấn fled his residence. During the investigation, PC02 received additional reports from several individuals who had lent money to Tuấn without repayment. The police are currently clarifying these cases and have urged anyone who believes they are a victim to come forward with information.

The police have advised homebuyers, especially those looking for relocation apartments, to thoroughly verify the legal status and the authority of the seller before making any deposits or payments.