Thanh Hoa busts fraudulent investment scheme involving money laundering
VOV.VN - Police in Thanh Hoa province have dismantled a large-scale investment fraud ring that operated an illegal stock trading platform, built a multi-level marketing network, and used social media platforms to swindle victims out of over VND200 billion nationwide.

The police in Nhu Xuan District discovered suspicious activities on the forex trading platform Fnory.com and launched an investigation, uncovering evidence of fraud and money laundering. Working with provincial and local police units, they arrested nine suspects involved in the scheme.
Relevant agencies have seized 13 cars, 60 mobile phones, 10 laptops, a desktop computer, and 47 land use right certificates, along with multiple fraudulent transaction documents. They also froze transactions related to 20 apartments and villas linked to the case.
Investigations revealed that the perpetrators set up Fnory.com as a fake investment platform, recruited a network of agents, and used Facebook, Zalo, and Telegram to lure victims with misleading financial advice. Investors were placed in private groups and manipulated into buying and selling fake stocks, ultimately losing their money. The stolen funds were transferred through anonymous accounts, with some used to purchase luxury cars and real estate.
Seven suspects have been charged with fraudulent appropriation of property, while two others face money laundering charges. The investigation is being expanded to track down additional individuals involved.