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On April 16, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department’s Investigation Bureau issued an indictment against Le Van Hoang (born 1969, resident of Ho Chi Minh City) and ordered his temporary detention to investigate allegations of “fraudulent misappropriation of assets.”
Records cited by authorities indicate that a land parcel of more than 6,400 square meters in Tan Khanh Ward (Ho Chi Minh City) had been legally issued a land use right certificate to Mr. Truong Minh K since 1999.
From 2017 onward, Le Van Hoang and several individuals allegedly occupied part of this land and illegally constructed housing, leading to a prolonged dispute. Although the court issued emergency protective measures prohibiting construction on the land, the structures continued to be built.
By 2020, when enforcement authorities demanded demolition, the site had reportedly developed dozens of houses and a row of rental rooms. Since then, the number of structures continued to increase, reaching 48 illegally built houses on land not owned by Hoang.
Authorities also stated that, despite lacking legal land use rights, Hoang allegedly continued to transfer and resell the houses to multiple residents. Many buyers were described as low-income workers who saved and borrowed to purchase housing, but now face the risk of losing their assets.
In civil proceedings in July 2024, the (former) Tan Uyen City Court ordered Hoang and related individuals to dismantle all structures and return the land to the lawful owner. However, authorities said the violations were not fully remedied, prompting the court to urge the investigation agency to consider criminal prosecution.
In December 2025, the Ho Chi Minh City Police’s Investigation Bureau filed a case of “fraudulent misappropriation of assets” to clarify related violations.
The case, as described by authorities, reflects a pattern in which land encroachment and illegal construction are followed by “regularization” through property sale transactions, creating significant risks for residents. Authorities urged the public to exercise caution and to thoroughly check legal records before completing real estate transactions, particularly where land origins are unclear or where there is no legitimate certificate, to avoid becoming victims of similar fraud.
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