A Vietnamese woman who defrauded 11 job seekers by promising them seasonal work in South Korea has been arrested after fleeing to Dubai. The woman, identified as N, reassured her victims that they could depart for South Korea within three to four months, collecting large sums of money for personal use. When she found herself unable to return the money, she reportedly fled to Dubai and cut off contact with the victims.
According to local media reports on September 14, Can Tho police charged N, born in 1988, with fraud and misappropriation of property on September 12. She had been residing in Can Tho.
N approached job seekers with false claims that she could handle the necessary paperwork and departure procedures for seasonal work in South Korea. Police investigations revealed that N needed money for personal expenses, prompting her to commit the fraud.
In April 2024, N told 11 individuals seeking seasonal work in South Korea that they could proceed with the departure process for a fee of 55 million dong (approximately $2,850) each. She instructed them to pay an initial amount of 20 to 30 million dong (about $1,030 to $1,570) upfront, with the remaining balance to be paid after arriving in South Korea.
N promised the victims that they could leave for South Korea in about three to four months, and they believed her, handing over a total of 264 million dong (approximately $13,700).
However, N failed to process the promised paperwork and departure procedures. She used the money for personal purposes and subsequently lost the ability to return it. N eventually left Vietnam for Dubai, severing contact with the victims. In response, the victims reported her, prompting authorities to gather evidence and track her whereabouts.
During the investigation, it was revealed that N had gained the victims' trust by leveraging her frequent overseas travel experience. She had previously visited countries such as South Korea, Malaysia, China, Dubai, Thailand, and Cambodia, using this background to convince victims that she could manage the overseas employment process.
Can Tho police confirmed that N was scheduled to return to Vietnam on March 9 of this year. They coordinated with relevant agencies to detain her at the airport upon her arrival and transferred her to investigative authorities.
Can Tho police warned the public to be cautious of individuals or companies that request advance payments under the guise of handling paperwork or guaranteeing departures for overseas employment. They emphasized the importance of verifying the legal qualifications and capabilities of individuals or organizations receiving payments, as well as ensuring that they are authorized to conduct overseas employment activities.
Additionally, police advised that if any individual or organization repeatedly requests money without providing specific information or avoids formal contracts, transactions should be halted immediately. To prevent further victimization, they urged individuals to report such cases to local police and requested that victims or related parties provide necessary information and evidence for the investigation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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