Over 1,000 Students Face Legal Trouble in Pho Duc Nam (Mr. Pips) Scam Case

Recently, Major General Nguyen Thanh Tung, Director of Hanoi Police, reported a serious

at a in Hanoi. Over 1,000 students were found involved in a led by Pho Duc Nam, also known as Mr. Pips, and his partner Le Khac Ngo. The criminals used social media platforms and online to trick people into participating in illegal activities.

The Hanoi Police

33 suspects, for 5 others, and worth around 5,300 billion VND. Many students knew they were participating in scams but still chose to join, leading to serious legal consequences.

Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, emphasized the growing complexity of

. She urged everyone to stay cautious, avoid supporting cybercriminals, and spread awareness among family and friends.