Information from the investigative agency in Tay Ho district, Vietnam.
To Quoc Khanh, former leader of the Vietnamese national chess team, is being held in custody.
He was investigated and verified gambling behavior.
The Tay Ho District Police, Hanoi, said that the decision to arrest Mr. Khanh was implemented from May 24, 2023.
A number of people involved were also detained, to investigate gambling behavior.
Khanh, 50 years old, won the national chess championship in 1994, with a high Elo of 2,318.
Khanh was dismissed from his position as the leader of the Vietnamese chess team attending the SEA Games, a month ago.
The case is continuing to be investigated and clarified, Hanoi private detective.