Vietnamese National Leads High-Interest Loan Ring in Hong Kong, Dismantled
Hong Kong police have busted an illegal high-interest loan operation led by a Vietnamese national. The ring allegedly lured victims through social media and charged exorbitant interest rates. Related investigations may extend to Vietnam.
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