Authorities prosecute a group of individuals for using high-tech methods to embezzle 1.2 billion VND.

(QBĐT) - The Criminal Investigation Agency of the Quang Binh Provincial Police has just served the decision to initiate criminal proceedings, indict the defendants, and execute search warrants and arrest warrants for temporary detention against Le Van Tuan (born in 1989), Nguyen Van Tuyen (born in 1992), and Le Thanh Duc (born in 1991), all residing in Hanoi, for the act of "Using computer networks, telecommunication networks, and electronic means to commit acts of property appropriation" as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 290 of the Penal Code.

The investigation revealed that from September 22nd to October 19th, 2023, the aforementioned individuals used the "Strommaker-728" software to send messages to subscribers, luring them into entering bank card information, expiration dates, CVVs, and OTP codes in order to steal user accounts.

The decision to initiate criminal proceedings and indict Nguyen Van Tuyen has been served.

Subsequently, exploiting the cashless payment mechanism (MOTO mechanism) through POS devices provided by Digital Payment Vietnam Joint Stock Company to accommodation establishments in Quang Binh province as a means of payment for guests during their stay, the perpetrators carried out 59 fraudulent transactions, embezzling over 1.2 billion VND.

The case is currently under further investigation and will be handled in accordance with the law.

Ngo Quang Van

Source: https://www.baoquangbinh.vn/phap-luat/202407/khoi-to-nhom-doi-tuong-su-dung-cong-nghe-cao-chiem-doat-12-ti-dong-2219624/