On the afternoon of October 14th, Hanoi City Police released information regarding violations at NextTech Group Joint Stock Company, chaired by Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh (also known as Shark Binh), and several related companies.
Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh (Shark Binh) at the investigative agency. (Photo: Hanoi Police)
Previously, Hanoi City Police received reports concerning Shark Binh’s AntEx cryptocurrency project. Subsequently, the Criminal Police Department, Economic Police Department, and the Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention launched an investigation.
By the afternoon of October 6th, the investigative agency received a complaint from an individual who claimed to have invested approximately $2,000 in Shark Binh’s project.
Hanoi City Police leadership emphasized that all accusations will be received and addressed in accordance with regulations, with a commitment to no restricted areas. The decision on resolving crime reports will be announced upon completion.
On the evening of October 6th, police forces arrived at NextTech Group’s headquarters, located at 18 Tam Trinh, Hanoi, and worked continuously until early afternoon on October 7th.
Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh (Shark Binh), born in 1981 in Hanoi, is a technology entrepreneur and currently serves as Chairman of NextTech Group. He holds a degree in Information Technology and a Master’s in Urban Informatics from Japan.
In 2001, at the age of 19, he founded PeaceSoft, a software company that later evolved into the NextTech ecosystem. The group operates in fintech, e-commerce, and logistics, with brands such as NganLuong.vn, BoxMe, mPOS, and Vimo.
Beyond his entrepreneurial role, he is known as a “shark” on the Vietnamese version of Shark Tank. Recently, Shark Binh has gained attention due to controversies surrounding the AntEx digital currency project.
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AntEx, a groundbreaking digital currency project, launched in September 2021, garnered significant attention when Shark Bình announced a $2.5 million investment through the Next100Blockchain fund. Beyond financial backing, Shark Bình also assumed the role of strategic advisor, further solidifying AntEx’s potential in the blockchain space.
