The Lai Châu police have apprehended Dương Thị Thảo, born on May 6, 2005, from Can Tho City, who is a senior manager in a significant international scam operation. This arrest is part of the ongoing investigation, known as Case 0726L, aimed at combating organized fraud.

According to the police, Thảo acted as an intermediary, receiving directives from the foreign leader of the scam and relaying these instructions to a group of Vietnamese individuals involved in the criminal organization. They were deceiving citizens by impersonating insurance agents and instructing them to link their VNID accounts with bank accounts using QR codes.

This fraudulent scheme has reportedly resulted in the theft of nearly 10 billion VND from victims across various provinces and cities in Vietnam within a span of two months. The Lai Châu police have identified a total of 41 suspects involved in this fraud, all of whom have been charged with the crime of property appropriation.

Previously, on July 17, 2026, Lai Châu police, in collaboration with domestic and international agencies, arrested 40 Vietnamese citizens linked to this scam organization, which was reportedly led by a foreign national operating in the BoKeo province of Laos, an area known for its drug trafficking.

The investigation continues as authorities work to dismantle the entire network and recover the stolen funds.