Da Nang Police Arrest Chinese Gang for Kidnapping, Robbery of Compatriot
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Da Nang police have arrested two Chinese nationals and charged them with illegal detention and robbery.
- The suspects allegedly kidnapped and assaulted a fellow Chinese national to extort money.
- The victim reported being held, beaten, and forced to take out loans before being released.
Authorities in Da Nang have cracked down on a criminal operation involving foreign nationals, arresting two Chinese citizens on serious charges of illegal detention and robbery. The swift action by the police followed a distressing report from a Chinese national who claimed to be a victim of kidnapping and assault within the city.
Phòng Cảnh sát hình sự (Công an Đà Nẵng) vừa khởi tố, thi hành lệnh tạm giam đối với Liu Hongbo (31 tuổi), Lou JiaFeng (37 tuổi, cùng quốc tịch Trung Quốc) để điều tra về hành vi bắt, giữ hoặc giam người trái pháp luật và cướp tài sản.
The investigation revealed a disturbing plot where the arrested individuals, Liu Hongbo and Lou JiaFeng, allegedly lured the victim, Ding Lei, into a trap. After a supposed dinner, Ding Lei was taken to a hotel room and then to a remote area where he was beaten and threatened. The perpetrators then moved him to a warehouse, continuing the physical and psychological torment.
In a further act of coercion, the victim was reportedly forced to use a loan application to transfer a significant sum of money and hand over other valuables. This brazen criminal activity, occurring during a holiday period, prompted an urgent response from the Da Nang police, who mobilized task forces to pursue the suspects.
Xác định vụ việc có tính chất nghiêm trọng, manh động, liên quan người nước ngoài và xảy ra trong dịp nghỉ lễ, lãnh đạo Phòng Cảnh sát hình sự đã khẩn trương chỉ đạo, huy động nhiều tổ công tác...
From Vietnam's perspective, this incident underscores the challenges of managing foreign nationals engaged in illicit activities, particularly those related to gambling and extortion. While Vietnam welcomes foreign investment and tourism, law enforcement remains vigilant against criminal elements who seek to exploit the country. The rapid apprehension of the suspects demonstrates the police's commitment to maintaining public safety and order, ensuring that such crimes are met with decisive action. This case highlights the importance of international cooperation in combating cross-border crime and protecting both local citizens and foreign visitors.
Sau khi thua hết tiền, Lou JiaFeng vay của Liu Hongbo 900.000 nhân dân tệ và 6.000 USDT nhưng không có khả năng chi trả.
Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.