Vietnam Cracks Down on Cybercrime: 20 Arrested for Illegally Distributing Violent Online Content
Dong Nai Provincial Police in Vietnam have arrested 20 individuals for producing and distributing illegal short films containing violent content, aiming to gain profit. The content, targeting youth, violated social norms and was used to drive views.
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