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Man Arrested for University Admission Scam, Defrauding Student of Over 134 Million Dong
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Man Arrested for University Admission Scam, Defrauding Student of Over 134 Million Dong

From Tuổi Trẻ · (12m ago) Vietnamese Critical tone

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Truong Ngoc Hoang, 55, was arrested and detained for allegedly defrauding individuals of over 134 million Vietnamese dong.
  • Hoang allegedly promised to help a student gain admission to a university in exchange for money.
  • The investigation is ongoing, and Hoang has confessed to the fraudulent actions.

In a stark reminder of the scams plaguing educational aspirations, authorities in Dong Thap province have apprehended Truong Ngoc Hoang, a 55-year-old resident of Ho Chi Minh City. Hoang faces charges of "fraudulent appropriation of property" after allegedly extorting a significant sum from a student seeking university admission.

Ông Hoàng tự giới thiệu đang công tác tại ngành giáo dục TP.HCM.

— SourceDescribing Hoang's alleged false claims about his employment.

The case unfolded when Do Ngoc Thach, who had failed to gain entry into the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, was approached by Hoang. The accused, claiming to be an education sector official in Ho Chi Minh City, promised to "arrange" Thach's admission by bribing the admissions council and other relevant officials. Between July and December 2023, Thach transferred over 134 million Vietnamese dong to an account provided by Hoang.

Ông Hoàng hứa hẹn có thể "lo" cho vào học nếu đưa tiền để "chạy" cho hội đồng tuyển sinh và một số cán bộ liên quan.

— SourceDetailing Hoang's alleged promise to secure university admission through bribery.

However, Hoang reneged on his promise and failed to return the money despite repeated assurances. Thach's persistent efforts to recover his funds led him to report the incident to the Vĩnh Kim commune police on November 27, 2025. During questioning, Hoang admitted to his deceitful scheme. The provincial police have since initiated legal proceedings, issuing an arrest warrant and detaining Hoang to facilitate further investigation into this disheartening case of exploitation.

Tuy nhiên, sau khi nhận tiền, ông Hoàng không thực hiện như cam kết, cũng không trả lại tiền dù nhiều lần hứa hẹn.

— SourceExplaining Hoang's failure to fulfill his promise and return the money.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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