Vietnamese suspect arrested in Bangkok for $300 million fraud

On May 23, suspect Ngo Thi Thieu (30 years old), also known as “Madam Ngo”, was arrested at a hotel in Watthana district, Bangkok (Thailand). She was wanted under a red notice by Interpol and the Hanoi Police for the crimes of “failing to report a crime” and “concealing illegal acts”.

Madam Ngo is accused of being a key figure in a fraudulent foreign exchange and cryptocurrency investment scheme that trapped over 2,000 people, causing losses of up to $300 million. This group promised returns of 20–30% per month, hired celebrities to promote, organized seminars, and paid commissions to lure victims.

Initially, players were allowed to withdraw small profits to build trust, but later, when they invested larger amounts, they lost contact. This ring was led by a Turkish national, involved 35 Vietnamese participants, operated with 44 offices throughout Vietnam, and expanded into Cambodia, employing over 1,000 staff.

Along with Madam Ngo, two Vietnamese bodyguards were also arrested: Ta Dinh Phuoc (38 years old) and Trong Khuyen Trong (41 years old); all three overstayed their visas and are awaiting extradition procedures back to Vietnam.

👉 A word of caution: Do not trust “high-profit investments”. Always stay alert and thoroughly verify information before investing!