Actor Truong Ngoc Anh Arrested

On October 31, authorities in Ho Chi Minh City took significant legal action against well-known actress Truong Ngoc Anh. She was formally charged and placed in temporary detention on allegations of abusing her position to misappropriate company assets.

Background of the Case

Truong Ngoc Anh previously held pivotal roles in Dragon Real Estate JSC, located at 25 Dao Duy Anh Street, Duc Nhuan Ward. She served as both the Chair and Managing Director of the company since its inception in 2007.

Investment Allegations

The allegations arose from a complaint filed by Dragon Real Estate against Truong Ngoc Anh, claiming she misappropriated funds from the company. The complaint detailed that she solicited investments totaling $9.1 million (approximately 149 billion VND) from Irish national P.G.M. for the development of two real estate projects, including the Indochine building located at 112 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street in District 3.

• Investment of $4.49 million for the Indochine project
• Contract signed on January 25, 2008, stating ownership must remain under Dragon Real Estate

Contract Violations and Financial Irregularities

Investigations reveal discrepancies in the financial records linked to the Indochine project. Although Truong Ngoc Anh signed a purchase agreement for land needed for the project, she reportedly paid only 3,000 taels of gold instead of the agreed 4,458 taels. This discrepancy raises concerns of fraudulent behavior.

Land Acquisition and Compensation Issues

In December 2007, Ho Chi Minh City’s government executed a decision to reclaim the land designated for the Indochine project, compensating four households with over 26.1 billion VND. The households eventually returned this compensation to Truong Ngoc Anh and another Associate, N.M.H. However, records show that she remitted only 3 billion VND back to the company and investors, retaining over 10 billion VND for personal use without proper reporting.

Further Investigations

Authorities are now working to expand the investigation. They aim to clarify the roles of other individuals involved and recover assets owed to aggrieved investors and businesses.

Truong Ngoc Anh’s Career Highlights

Born in 1976, Truong Ngoc Anh began her artistic career at the age of 16. She has earned a notable reputation for her performances in several films, including:

• Ao Lua Ha Dong
• Dong Tien Xuong Mau
• Gia Tu Di Vang
• Huong Ga

Her personal life has also attracted media attention. She married actor Tran Bao Son in 2005, but the couple divorced in 2014. In 2021, she was publicly linked to another actor, though she recently confirmed her return to single life in July 2023.

The ongoing situation of Truong Ngoc Anh continues to unfold, capturing both media and public interest as investigators pursue clarity and justice in this high-profile case.