Prosecution of a group of subjects using high technology to appropriate 1.2 billion VND

(QBĐT) - The Investigation Police Agency of the Provincial Police has just issued a decision to initiate criminal proceedings, prosecute the accused and execute a search warrant and arrest warrant to detain the subjects Le Van Tuan (born in 1989), Nguyen Van Tuyen (born in 1992) and Le Thanh Duc (born in 1991), all residing in Hanoi City , for the act of "Using computer networks, telecommunications networks, and electronic means to commit acts of property appropriation" as prescribed in Clause 4, Article 290 of the Penal Code.

Investigation results determined that from September 22 to October 19, 2023, the above subjects used the software "Strommaker-728" to send messages to subscribers, enticing them to enter bank card numbers, expiration dates, CVV and OTP codes to hijack user accounts.

Serving the decision to prosecute the case and prosecute the accused Nguyen Van Tuyen.

Then, taking advantage of the intermediary, non-cash 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 upon arrival, the subjects made 59 fraudulent transactions, appropriating more than 1.2 billion VND.

The case is currently under further investigation and handling according to the provisions of 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/