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On April 12, 2026, Hanoi's People’s Procuracy completed an indictment against Vũ Đức Tĩnh and nine accomplices, charging them with fraud in connection with the Bankland case. The defendants allegedly established three entities—Bankland, Cawiho, and GBF—that operated as pyramid-like investment schemes to raise funds from investors, offer high interest rates, and promote unlisted shares and fake projects. Although not named as shareholders, Tĩnh acted as a senior advisor who directed operations across the three companies. In Bankland, Quản Văn Dương was named chairman of the board and Nguyễn Thị Như was appointed chief executive; in Cawiho, Tạ Văn Cương was chairman and Ninh Đại Dương was responsible for managing, updating investor information on the company site; in GBF, Vũ Hồng Quân was chairman and Kiều Văn Hoạch was director. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Vân was designated chief accountant for the three firms. After formation, the chairmen and managers organized conferences and disseminated false investment information to solicit capital, including sales of unlisted shares. From December 2021 to September 2022, the indictment alleges the group defrauded more than 479 billion VND from 5,291 victims through high-interest fundraising, unlisted stock sales, and fake projects; some funds were used to pay investors, while others were misappropriated. Investigators found assets and real estate tied to the scheme, including properties in Ha Long (Quảng Ninh) and Phú Quốc, with some titles held in others’ names to conceal proceeds. Authorities have sought liquidation of assets and transfers to the Hanoi Police, though some transactions had not been completed. In total, more than 572 billion VND was allegedly misappropriated; about 75 billion VND has been repaid to victims, with more than 497 billion still outstanding. The indictment also notes use of real estate to conceal illicit funds.
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