Transferring 450 million VND by mistake, people panicked and went to the police for help

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Da Nang - Transferring 450 million VND to a strange account by mistake, a woman burst into tears when she was supported by the police to receive it back.

On January 31, Ban Thach Ward Police, Da Nang said - have just coordinated with a bank to support people to get back 450 million VND mistakenly transferred to a stranger's account.

Previously, Ms. Phan Thuc Doan (born in 1997, residing in Tam Ky ward, Da Nang city) while transacting, carelessly transferred the wrong amount of 450 million VND to a strange account. In a state of panic because of the huge amount of money, Ms. Doan went to Ban Thach Ward Police to ask for help.

Chuyển nhầm số tiền lớn, nữ khách hàng hoảng loạn đến công an phường Bàn Thạch, Đà Nẵng cầu cứu và được hỗ trợ nhận lại. Ảnh: CACC
Transferring a large amount of money by mistake, a female customer panicked and went to Ban Thach ward police, Da Nang for help and was supported to receive it back. Photo: CACC

Recognizing this as an urgent case, related to large assets of citizens, the Ward Police deployed professional measures, closely coordinating with VPBank bank at both ends of Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.

By rapid verification measures, the identity of the mistaken recipient was identified as Ms. T.V.M.L (born in 2003, residing in Ho Chi Minh City). With the active mobilization from the police, Ms. T.V.M.L voluntarily coordinated and carried out procedures to return all 450 million VND to Ms. Doan. Receiving the large amount of money back in surprise, Ms. Doan emotionally sent deep thanks to the "serving the people" spirit of the police officers of Ban Thach Ward.

The police recommend that when detecting mistaken transfers or receiving strange money of unknown origin, people should absolutely not arbitrarily handle it but must immediately report it to the nearest police agency. Deliberately seizing the mistakenly transferred money may be subject to criminal prosecution according to the provisions of law.

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