Cryptocurrency, real consequences.

QTO - On the weekend, while busy cleaning the house, Ms. Binh unexpectedly received a phone call from the owner of her usual restaurant. Unlike her usual cheerful demeanor, the owner's voice this time was weak, trembling, and full of anxiety. She sought out this legal officer as if she were a lifeline in the storm engulfing her family.

The story of the shop owner was heartbreaking for the person who received the call. Her son, a third-year university student, had been drawn into the vicious cycle of online gambling. In a short time, his debt had reached over 300 million VND, a huge sum for a student. Every month, the money his parents painstakingly saved to send him for tuition and living expenses was completely spent on interest payments. The pressure of a monthly debt of 18 million VND, along with threats and coercion to go to Cambodia for "easy work with high pay" to settle the debt, caused him to drop out of school and return home to confess to his parents in a state of panic.

After listening to the story, Ms. Binh encouraged the family and carefully analyzed the legal regulations. She emphasized that the family should not rush to pay out of fear of the debt collectors' threats. This would not only fail to resolve the root of the problem but would also inadvertently aid the criminals in extorting property. She advised the family to report the incident to the police station in the ward where the child was temporarily residing. This is a necessary measure to protect the family's safety and provide authorities with grounds to dismantle gambling rings, preventing long-term consequences. Ms. Binh also urged the family to be forgiving and become a support system for their child to realize their mistakes and resolve to change. After receiving advice, the shop owner calmed down and decided to take her child to the authorities to report the incident as required by law.

This incident shows that online gambling is not only illegal but also has serious economic and psychological consequences. To prevent this, each family needs to strengthen supervision and guide their children's lifestyles, especially when they live away from home.

For young people, it's crucial to recognize online scams designed to make money easily to avoid falling into a life of crime. When incidents occur, citizens should trust and cooperate closely with the police instead of resorting to negative self-help or compromising with criminals.

Kan Suong

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/xa-hoi/202603/tien-ao-he-luy-that-cd36a01/