Criminals reportedly handed out anesthetic-doused masks to commit robbery during the Covid-19 scare.

The US and Vietnamese authorities partnered on an investigation for fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the arrests of several suspects, aged between 22 and 36; and they are facing legal proceedings against them on charges of asset appropriation.

Vietnamese authorities and representative agencies overseas will continue to arrange flights bringing Vietnamese citizens facing difficulties from COVID-19 home. However, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) urged Vietnamese students abroad to avoid flight scam.