Vice Chairman of Hue City People's Committee Tran Huu Thuy Giang signed a document directing to strengthen the work of preventing and combating gambling and football betting crimes during the 2026 World Cup.
It is noteworthy that Hue City People's Committee requests officials, civil servants, public employees, and laborers to absolutely not participate in organizing gambling or gambling in any form.
The State Bank of Vietnam, Branch Area 9 and commercial banks are required to strengthen inspection and supervision of money transfer transactions during the 2026 World Cup; promptly detect suspicious transactions related to gambling activities to coordinate with the police force to handle and freeze accounts when necessary.
In the context of strong digital technology development, football betting today has almost completely shifted to the online environment.
Players no longer meet directly or receive cash as before, but make transactions through bank accounts, e-wallets or many other forms of online money transfer.
This makes detection and handling more difficult, but also shows a reality that all betting activities are associated with cash flow.
Therefore, requiring banks to strengthen supervision of suspicious transactions during the World Cup is a necessary solution.
If betting lines are considered "money-making machines", then cash flow is the lifeblood that feeds them, to effectively prevent it, it is necessary to cut that lifeblood.
This is a preventive approach from early on, from afar, instead of just waiting for the line to form before organizing investigation and arrest.
Another noteworthy point is the requirement to strictly handle cadres, civil servants, and public employees if they participate in organizing gambling or gambling. This is not only a matter of law compliance but also related to the exemplary responsibility of the public authorities.
Cadres and civil servants are law enforcers, serving the people. If these people themselves participate in betting, they will not only violate regulations but also reduce social trust in the state apparatus.
Reality shows that many negative cases originate from debts due to gambling and betting. When they have fallen into the vortex of winning and losing, some people may turn to black credit, and even develop other illegal acts to have money to pay off debts.
Therefore, reviewing, evaluating, and disciplining officials participating in betting is a measure to protect discipline, administrative discipline, and prevent possible consequences afterwards.
The World Cup is an opportunity for fans to enjoy top matches, cheer for the spirit of sports and community connection.
It is a pity that for many years, many people have turned the joy of football into risky gambling.
Therefore, the fact that Hue City People's Committee proactively controls cash flow and enhances the exemplary responsibility of cadres and civil servants can be considered to be building multi-layered "preventive barriers" to prevent betting and gambling from the root.
When cash flow is monitored, officials must set an example and people are fully informed, the opportunity for betting rings to operate will be significantly narrowed.
That is an effective and sustainable way to combat betting, not only during the World Cup season but also in everyday life.
