The chief executive of a Vietnamese real estate investment company, Hoang Hai Ltd., was arrested for allegedly hiring a man to carry out an attack on the executive’s former deputy. The executive, Ngo Quang Truong, hired Vu Van Luan, who then allegedly hired five other men to help carry out the attack.

Police allege that Si had discovered several incidents of illegal activity performed by Truong and reported him to government officials. After Si made his reports, Truong allegedly hired Luan to harass Si in an attempt to have the former deputy withdraw his reports. After Si refused, Luan allegedly hired the five other men and attacked and killed Si.