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187 Arrested in Vietnam for Resort Contract Scams Targeting Elderly
In Hanoi, Vietnam, 187 individuals have been prosecuted in a scam involving the 'purchase and transfer' of resort contracts. The scheme primarily targeted the elderly, promising lucrative resale opportunities or selling expensive resort usage rights to defraud victims.
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