The Hanoi Police Investigation Agency has placed Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, born in 1987 and living in Hanoi's Lang Ward, under temporary detention to conduct an investigation into tax evasion.
The Hanoi City Police this morning reported that, through ongoing monitoring of e-commerce activities and the sale of goods and services on social media platforms, the Economic Police Department uncovered signs of tax evasion by seller Nguyen Thi Thu Huong.
According to investigation records, since 2020, Nguyen Thi Thu Huong has been selling a wide range of branded goods including accessories, handbags, watches, and diamonds from well-known global labels such as Versace, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, and Hermès via her Facebook fan page 'Hyclothet – New things by hy' and the private sales group 'Hycloset – Authentic luxury commodities' and the Zalo chat group 'Vip Hycloset'.
Initial findings by the authorities revealed that Nguyen Thi Thu Huong’s business operations generated exceptionally high revenue exceeding VND834 billion. However, she failed to declare this income and did not fulfill tax obligations, resulting in an estimated tax evasion of over VND12.5 billion.
The investigation agency summoned Nguyen Thi Thu Huong along with six of her employees. At the police station, all individuals admitted to their offenses.
Yesterday, the Hanoi City Police Department conducted an urgent search of Nguyen Thi Thu Huong’s residence, livestream sales venue, and warehouse, seizing numerous handbags, watches, diamonds, and accessories from luxury fashion brands. The total value of the confiscated items is estimated at nearly VND10 billion.
The case remains under investigation and is being further clarified.
