Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, commonly referred to as Tuấn 'Thần Đèn', has been recommended for prosecution on three serious charges, including extortion and violations related to resource extraction. The investigation by the Ministry of Public Security has concluded that Tuấn directed his associates to exert pressure on businesses while illegally mining resources.

According to the investigation, Tuấn, born in 1974 in Thanh Hóa, is a member of the ALMA Construction and Transportation Joint Stock Company. He faces allegations of violating regulations concerning resource exploration and extraction, as well as serious accounting violations and extortion of property.

The case also involves several other individuals, including Trịnh Văn Tuấn and Nguyễn Xuân Long, who are implicated in similar offenses. The investigation highlights a specific incident where Tuấn allegedly pressured a company for compensation of 3 billion VND, claiming they had illegally mined from ALMA's territory.

In August 2024, Tuấn's associates reportedly contacted Hoàng Văn Thịnh, the deputy director of DHT Company, demanding payment for alleged encroachments. Despite Thịnh's refusals, Tuấn's group intimidated him into signing a document acknowledging the supposed violation. Subsequently, instead of receiving compensation, ALMA is accused of illegally extracting approximately 96,544 cubic meters of earth from DHT's mining area.

The investigation further revealed that Tuấn and his associates exceeded permitted extraction limits by over 169,000 cubic meters, amounting to significant illegal profits. The total value of the excess materials extracted is estimated at over 14 billion VND.

As the investigation unfolded, it became clear that Tuấn's connections within the criminal underworld of Thanh Hóa contributed to the intimidation tactics employed against the businesses involved. The Ministry of Public Security is continuing to investigate the broader implications of these illegal activities and their impact on local businesses.