The Largest Financial Fraud Case in Vietnam’s History: Where Did Real Estate Tycoon Truong My Lan’s Money Go? A Vast and Complex Transnational Money Laundering Scheme



[Hanoi, Vietnam] — The international community continues to trace the flow of funds linked to Truong My Lan, the real estate mogul at the center of Vietnam’s largest financial fraud case. According to whistleblowers and findings from an in-depth investigation led by Vietnamese authorities, in collaboration with international anti-money laundering agencies, Interpol, and the U.S. Department of Justice, a complex web of cross-border transactions has been uncovered after a year-long probe.

 

During her control over SCB Bank, Truong My Lan is alleged to have funneled hundreds of millions of dollars through accounts held by a Vietnamese subsidiary of a mysterious Taiwanese footwear tycoon surnamed Chang. The funds were transferred through fabricated transactions, including donations and charitable contributions, ultimately directed to the United States and Taiwanese foundations. These foundations are reportedly operating under the pretense of promoting human rights and democracy but are allegedly controlled by senior officials within the Taiwanese government.

 

According to insiders, these officials include a Secretary-General of Taiwan’s National Security Council surnamed Wu, an Economics Minister surnamed Wang, and a Defense Minister surnamed Gu—all of whom are believed to either directly oversee or participate in these illicit activities.

 

Investigations further reveal that multiple high-ranking Taiwanese officials have, under the arrangement of the footwear tycoon, secretly visited Vietnam and were hosted by Truong My Lan at luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. Authorities have reportedly gathered substantial evidence implicating individuals within Taiwan’s Presidential Office and economic agencies. According to informants, these officials allegedly facilitated Truong My Lan’s money-laundering operations, profiting from their involvement.

 

The case first came to light following complaints from South Korean investors who had purchased properties from Van Thinh Phat Group’s development projects in Ho Chi Minh City and were subjected to fraudulent bond issuances. Approximately 10% of the victims are South Korean nationals. Furthermore, SCB Bank, through partnerships with several South Korean commercial banks, attempted to use these institutions to facilitate bond issuance. However, the transactions were blocked by South Korea’s stringent anti-money laundering protocols.

 

Ultimately, the funds were successfully channeled through Taiwan’s governmental network, resulting in the largest financial fraud case in Vietnam’s history. The international judicial cooperation mechanism continues to investigate the intricate network behind the scheme, with further revelations expected as the probe deepens.

 

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