On the afternoon of June 16, leaders of Ho Chi Minh City Police announced that the Ho Chi Minh City Criminal Investigation Department has issued a search warrant for internet gangster Huấn Hoa Hồng.
Accordingly, the decision was issued by the Criminal Investigation Department of Thu Duc District Police and Ho Chi Minh City Police to the police of 24 districts and related professional departments in Ho Chi Minh City. Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City Police confirmed that internet gangster Huấn Hoa Hồng is being sought due to signs of several violations related to multi-level marketing and online business activities…
As reported, Huấn Hoa Hồng’s real name is Bùi Xuân Huấn, born in 1985, from Trấn Yên District, Yên Bái, currently living in Ho Chi Minh City. This individual is famous on social media for frequently posting videos flaunting money and gold, giving away scratch cards, preaching morality, and showing close relationships with many other internet gangsters like Khá “Bảnh” and Quang “Rambo”.
Has been sent for mandatory rehabilitation twice
Previously, in September 2019, Huấn Hoa Hồng was taken by authorities for mandatory rehabilitation after being found positive for drugs at a nightlife spot by the People’s Committee of Ward 22, Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
On March 3, 2020, the police of Lào Cai Province reported that they discovered a group of young people using illegal drugs when inspecting a location in the area. The police commander confirmed that among those testing positive for drugs was Bùi Xuân Huấn, also known as Huấn Hoa Hồng. Subsequently, Huấn Hoa Hồng was sent to the Lào Cai City Center for Treatment, Education, and Social Labor for rehabilitation.
Published an underground wealth-building book
On April 20, 2020, Huấn Hoa Hồng livestreamed on Facebook to introduce two books he authored titled “Online Business Secrets” and “The Best Money-Making Guide,” with the cover stating they were published by SG Publishing. According to Huấn’s introduction, the book set costs 799,000 VND, covering content on “teaching wealth building through online business and sales.”
Regarding these two books, the Department of Publishing, Printing, and Distribution (Ministry of Information and Communications) reviewed and found no books registered under the titles “Online Business Secrets” and “The Best Money-Making Guide.” Neither title appears in the official publication list. Additionally, among the licensed publishing houses, there is no publisher named “SG” as printed on Huấn’s book cover.
The Department of Publishing, Printing, and Distribution also stated that they sent a document to various Departments of Information and Communications, requesting the inspection and handling of these two books as unauthorized printed materials. As the materials were distributed online, the Department also sent a document to the Department of Broadcasting, Television, and Electronic Information to request cooperation and review handling methods according to regulations.
After the intervention of various authorities, Huấn Hoa Hồng admitted that his books were underground publications, and due to limited education and understanding, he made a mistake.
Released a music video promoting gambling games
Shortly after the scandal of selling illegal books, Huấn Hoa Hồng attracted attention again with a music video featuring images of disguised gambling games.
Huấn Hoa Hồng’s music video titled “Forever Brothers” runs over 6 minutes and was released on Youtube, showcasing Huấn’s philosophy of loyalty and brotherhood while helping friends. Similar to many music videos from other internet gangsters, it also depicts scenes of fighting and violence.
In the MV, although Huấn Hoa Hồng repeatedly urges people to quit gambling, he continuously embeds advertisements for online gambling games like Go88; 789club… Notably, at the end of the MV, a large-screen phone appears running the 789club application along with instructions on how to deposit money into the game.
It is known that both Go88 and 789club are gambling games based overseas that operate in the form of gambling through reward card games. Additionally, there are sports betting and professional betting categories with match schedules and odds for each game… In Vietnam, online gambling is strictly prohibited by authorities.