Former hi-tech police chief arrested over organising large-scale online gambling ringThe public security investigation agency, Phu Tho province's public security department, has issued a decision on starting legal proceedings against and an arrest warrant for a four-month detention of Nguyen Thanh Hoa, former Director of the Hi-tech Crime Police Department, on the charge of organising gambling, the Ministry of Public Security announced on March 11. Nguyen Thanh HoaNguyen Thanh Hoa, born 1958 in Binh Dinh province and currently residing in Hanoi, is a former Major General of the People's Public Security Force and former Director of the Hi-tech Crime Police Department (C50) under the Ministry of Public Security. Earlier the same day, the State President signed a decision to strip Nguyen Thanh Hoa of the title People's Public Security officer. The public security investigation agency, Phu Tho province's public security department is conducting further investigation into the case to clarify the liabilities of involved parties for strict and fair punishment in line with the law. The case involved numerous sectors, localities, and individuals, including members of the public security force, and has drawn special public attention.