TLDR
- Police in Hung Yen province found an online gambling network run through the Net.win website.
- Bank accounts linked to the system processed more than VND1 trillion, or about US$38.61 million.
- The network used 13 accounts at different banks, allegedly opened by people who were paid monthly fees.
- Police identified 16 people allegedly involved in gambling on the platform.
- The investigation is ongoing as police work to find the people who ran the network.
Police in Hung Yen province, Vietnam, have uncovered an online gambling network that operated through the Net.win website. Bank accounts linked to the system processed more than VND1 trillion, or about US$38.61 million.
Authorities are still investigating the case. They are working to find out who ran the network and how money moved through its accounts.
The case began after police received a complaint about a resident of Tien Tien Commune. The resident was identified only as N. V. M.
Investigators said M. opened an account on Net.win in early 2025. The purpose was to take part in online gambling games.
How the Net.win System Worked
The website let users deposit money through bank accounts supplied by the system. Deposits were turned into points, with VND1,000 equal to 1,000 points.
Players could later change any winnings back into cash. This was done through the same bank account setup.
Police records show M. made 165 deposits between Feb. 8 and Oct. 16, 2025. The deposits totaled nearly VND2 billion and went to 13 bank accounts connected to Net.win.
As police looked deeper, they found the gambling system relied on those 13 accounts across different banks. The accounts were used to receive and send money involving players.
The total value of transactions through the accounts passed VND1 trillion. That equals more than US$38.61 million in activity tied to Net.win.
Accounts Opened Under Other People’s Names
Investigators said the suspected operators hired other people to open bank accounts in their own names. These account holders were reportedly paid monthly fees for letting the network use the accounts.
Police said the account holders were also told to complete facial scans and other biometric checks. This was required whenever money transfers needed approval.
Authorities have identified 16 people allegedly involved in gambling on the site. They were found after police reviewed transactions of VND5 million or more between players and Net.win.
Some of these people reportedly lost several million dong. Others lost hundreds of millions of dong, according to police.
The investigation covers both the gamblers and the bank accounts that helped the network move funds. Police want to establish how the accounts were managed and what role each person played.
Authorities have warned the public not to join online gambling or betting. They also told people not to rent, lend, buy, or sell bank accounts.
Police warned against doing facial scans or biometric checks for someone else. They said such actions can support criminal activity and may lead to legal trouble.
The case remains under investigation. Police are continuing to review transactions and identify the people who allegedly managed the Net.win network.
