Setting a Trap for a Fake Bitcoin Investment with a Close Friend, the Woman Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison. A shocking fraud case has just been tried in Ho Chi Minh City, where a woman named Pham Thi Hong Nhung (34 years old) was sentenced to 13 years in prison by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Court for the crime of "Using computer networks, telecommunications networks, and electronic means to commit acts of property appropriation." The main victim in the case is Nhung's close friend, who was defrauded of more than 7.8 billion VND through a fake Bitcoin investment scheme. Sophisticated Trickery
According to the indictment, Nhung took advantage of her friend's trust to create a Bitcoin investment scenario with promises of high profits of 15-30%. She used multiple phone numbers and created fake conversations to convince the victim that she was participating in a highly profitable medical equipment business project. Later, Nhung asked her friend to transfer money to "invest together," but in reality, she used this money to buy Bitcoin for personal purposes, spending and paying off debts. In total, Nhung appropriated more than 7.8 billion VND, of which she only returned a small part, still owing the victim 2.6 billion VND. Consequences and Warnings
The case serves as a warning about the risks of investing in virtual currencies, especially when Vietnamese law has not recognized Bitcoin as a legal payment method. The police advise the public to be cautious of unusually high-profit investment offers, especially from acquaintances, and to thoroughly check information before transferring money. Nhung's actions not only caused financial damage but also strained friendships, leaving a valuable lesson about trust and caution in financial transactions. What do you think about this incident?
