On May 8, Dak Lak Provincial Police informed that Hoa Hiep Ward Police in coordination with the Provincial Police Investigation Agency arrested wanted suspect Chau Minh Ngoc (born in 1951, residing in Dong Hoa ward, Dak Lak province) after more than 12 years of hiding.
According to the case file, Chau Minh Ngoc was prosecuted as a defendant by the Investigation Police Agency of Dong Hoa District Police, Phu Yen province (old) for the act of "Sexual intercourse with a minor".
During the investigation, the subject fled the locality. On January 5, 2015, the Investigation Police Agency, Dong Hoa District Police issued an arrest warrant for Chau Minh Ngoc.
During many years of hiding, the subject continuously changed his residence, cut off contact with his family and local authorities to avoid detection by functional agencies.
On May 6, 2026, the police force determined that Chau Minh Ngoc was hiding in a farm area in Lam Dong province.
On the same day, Hoa Hiep Ward Police established a working group to coordinate with relevant forces to successfully arrest the subject while he was hiding here.
Currently, functional agencies are continuing to handle the subject according to legal regulations.
