Can Tho Police Prosecute 24 in Virtual Gold Investment Scam via Phantom App
Can Tho City Police have prosecuted 24 individuals on charges of asset appropriation in a sophisticated online scam involving virtual gold investment via the Phantom app. The organized crime ring, operated by Vietnamese nationals in Cambodia, targeted victims between early 2025 and 2026.
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