Hanoi police have launched a major crackdown on a fraudulent "vacation contract" scheme. Authorities have officially initiated 21 separate criminal cases related to the scam. A total of 187 defendants have been charged in connection with these illegal activities. Investigators determined that the total amount of money involved in the crimes exceeds 2.7 trillion VND. The operation targets individuals who deceived victims through the sale of fake holiday packages. This represents a significant effort by local law enforcement to combat large-scale financial fraud. The investigation continues as police work to recover the misappropriated funds.