
Authorities arrive at the building around 10 PM on October 6th. Photo: Thanh Phong.
At approximately 10 PM, several uniformed officers, including police and mobile police, were seen at 18 Tam Trinh (Hanoi), the location of Nguyen Hoa Binh’s (Shark Binh) company headquarters.
Over an hour later, a group of police officers arrived in both blue and white license plate vehicles and proceeded to enter the building’s elevator. During the subsequent four hours, individuals believed to be company employees were also observed entering the premises.
By 3 AM on October 7th, the authorities departed the building accompanied by several individuals, including a man in dark clothing and a hat who was escorted away.


Multiple uniformed officers were present late into the night. Photo: Thanh Phong
Earlier, during a press conference held by the Ministry of Public Security on the afternoon of October 6th, Colonel Nguyen Duc Long, Deputy Director of Hanoi Police, provided updates regarding the receipt and processing of complaints against Nguyen Hoa Binh and the AntEx cryptocurrency project.
According to Colonel Long, upon receiving initial reports, the Hanoi Police Department’s Investigation Agency directed specialized units to verify and gather evidence of potential violations.
Preliminary investigations by the Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department (Hanoi Police) revealed a complaint filed by a citizen from Ninh Binh, alleging the loss of approximately $2,000 after investing in the AntEx project.
“Hanoi Police assure that all complaints will be received, processed, and resolved in accordance with the law, without exception or restriction,” Colonel Nguyen Duc Long emphasized at the press conference.
Previously, social media platforms had circulated numerous reports concerning the AntEx digital currency project, allegedly part of Nguyen Hoa Binh’s NextTech Group ecosystem.
Several investors claimed financial losses or difficulties withdrawing funds after investing in the platform.
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