Seven indicted in Vietnam over HiAnime piracy ring that collected $12.85 million in ad revenue

Vietnam News 22:43 01/11/2026

The Supreme People's Procuracy has issued an indictment charging seven suspects in connection with a large-scale pirate film-streaming operation that earned about VND315.3 billion (US$12.85 million) in advertising revenue between 2019 and 2026, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Sunday.

UK Embassy thanks Vietnam for tackling gambling, ‘Xoi Lac TV’ illegal streaming network

Vietnam News 18:36 19/05/2026

The UK Embassy in Vietnam has expressed gratitude to Vietnamese police and task forces following the dismantling of illegal streaming network ‘Xoi Lac TV,’ according to the Ministry of Public Security’s Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department.