Bac Ninh police have just pulled off a major bust, smashing a deeply entrenched transnational online gambling ring operating the Fi88 and KingGroup platforms. The operation got high-level attention after the illegal betting network grew too large to ignore, prompting Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung to send an official letter of commendation praising both the Bac Ninh Provincial Police and the High-Tech Crime Prevention Department for their swift work.
The scale of the operation uncovered by investigators is staggering, with over 30,000 gambling accounts and total transactions running into the trillions of dong. Local police followed the trail and detained 20 suspects, seizing dozens of computers, nearly 20 mobile phones, and a pile of other evidence at the scene.
This is far from over, as authorities have made their intentions clear. Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung has ordered investigators to widen the probe, tighten the chain of evidence, and ensure no one escapes justice as the case moves forward for strict prosecution. Amid the usual street-level hustle of night markets and roaring motorbikes, this case shows just how bold high-tech cybercriminals have become.
