On May 7, police in Quang Tri province reported that Ngo Duc Dung, born 1988, resident of ward 3, Quang Tri town, Vietnam, has turned himself in after being listed as a special wanted criminal for an organized extortion case.
According to investigators, Dũng was the alleged ringleader of a criminal group involved in extorting a large sum of money—approximately VND 1.1 billion—from individuals in Vinh An Hamlet, Cam Hieu Commune, Cam Lo District.
His group used threats and intimidation to force victims into handing over money, Vietnam detective agency.
This case shocked the local community due to its scale and organized nature. Police identified several suspects, arresting accomplice Le Thanh Thao (born 1992) earlier, while Dũng fled and was placed on the national most-wanted list.
Thanks to coordination between law enforcement and efforts to persuade his family, Dũng surrendered on May 6, 2025, admitting his role in the crime.
Authorities are now expanding the investigation to determine the responsibilities of each individual and ensure legal accountability.
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