Emergency arrest of protection racket group, extorting billions of dong from Long Bien market traders

On February 5, Hanoi City Police announced that they had just arrested 7 people for protection rackets and property extortion in Long Bien market, Hanoi.

According to investigation documents from the statements of 28 victims, who were small traders and drivers transporting goods to the Long Bien market area, they had to contact the group and pay money to ask for seats to sell goods.

Seven subjects were arrested (Photo: Hanoi Police).

A group of people encroached on Hong Ha Street, Phuc Xa Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, next to Long Bien Market, creating an area right outside the market gate. The group established a separate area and provided protection there.

The vendors are forced to accept the arrangement and pay the money as requested by the group of people before they can sell their goods. If they do not pay, they will not be allowed to sell and will be kicked out of the market.

According to the Criminal Police Department, Hanoi City Police, on average, the group collects 10-30 million VND per day, and 400-500 million VND per month, equivalent to about 5-6 billion VND per year.

The collection of money does not have invoices or documents. The trading area is on the sidewalk, not licensed, not under the management of Long Bien Market Management Board. The sellers must pay according to the levels imposed by the subject, no negotiation is allowed.

Currently, Hanoi City Police are continuing to investigate and clarify to handle according to the provisions of law.

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