On May 13, the Criminal Police Department of Quang Ngai Province’s Public Security announced the arrest of Le Xuan Tr and Le Van Th for “Usury in Civil Transactions.”
According to the investigation agency, the Criminal Police Department discovered that two suspects, Le Xuan Tr (born in 2006, residing in Tinh Hai Ward, Nghi Son Town, Thanh Hoa Province) and Le Van Th (born in 2007, residing in Quang Dinh Commune, Quang Xuong District, Thanh Hoa Province), exhibited signs of engaging in usurious lending activities in civil transactions. They frequently associated with individuals who had criminal records in the area. After verification, the Criminal Police Department confronted and clarified the suspects’ criminal behavior.

The suspects in the case. (Source: Bao Quang Ngai)
From March 2025 until their arrest, the two suspects rented accommodations in Ward 6, Le Hong Phong, Quang Ngai City, to engage in usurious lending. They utilized Facebook pages “Cho vay tien gop” and “Cho vay tien nhanh gop theo ngay tai Quang Ngai” to advertise and disseminate information about their lending activities on social media.
The investigation revealed that Le Xuan Tr lent money to 16 local residents in Quang Ngai Province at an interest rate of 1% per day, equivalent to 365% per annum. The total loan amount was 475,000,000 VND, from which he earned an illegal profit of 55,359,678 VND and charged a borrowing fee of 24,550,000 VND. Le Van Th lent money to 18 people at an interest rate ranging from 1% to 1.25% per day, equivalent to 365% to 452% per annum. The total loan amount was 485,000,000 VND, with illegal profits of 100,979,979 VND and borrowing fees of 26,000,000 VND.
The Quang Ngai Provincial Police Investigation Agency is continuing its investigation and handling of the case in accordance with legal regulations.
The Ultimate Guide to Catching the Culprit: How Police Snagged a Bank Robber in Just One Hour
“In a daring attempt, a man entered a bank with a gasoline canister, threatening to ignite it if his demands were not met. However, his robbery plans were foiled, and he fled the scene. The Lam Dong Provincial Police were quick to respond, and within an hour of the incident, they were hot on his trail, determined to bring the culprit to justice.”
Proposed Expressway Construction: Quang Ngai-Kon Tum
“Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has proposed an ambitious plan to the Prime Minister for the development of a new expressway connecting Quang Ngai and Kon Tum provinces. This transformative infrastructure project promises to revolutionize inter-provincial connectivity and unlock new avenues for economic growth in the region. With a strategic vision, the expressway aims to bolster trade, enhance transportation efficiency, and catalyze socio-economic development, setting the stage for a vibrant and prosperous future for the communities it serves.”