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Vietnam Arrests 7 in Alleged ONUS Crypto Fraud That Bilked Investors of Billions

The case highlights Vietnam’s loose crypto oversight, hinting at stricter policing.

Overview

  • National police say they broke up a fake‑token scheme on the ONUS app, arresting fintech figure Vuong Le Vinh Nhan and six others.
  • Investigators allege the group created and sold sham coins since 2018 and rigged markets for VNDC, ONUS and HNG to mislead buyers.
  • The platform is now inaccessible, leaving many users locked out of accounts as the criminal case moves forward.
  • Authorities report investor losses in the billions of dollars and have asked victims to contact them, but no full tally is public.
  • The probe has expanded across multiple provinces, with more than 140 people summoned and Vemanti hiring US counsel after board members were named.