Dinh Khuong Linh, 38, a resident of Vinh City in Nghe An Province, is facing charges of property theft, police said Sunday.

Linh confessed to arming himself with a knife and storming into an Vietinbank branch office in the citys Cua Lo Town to commit the robbery.

He said he intended to steal money to pay off gambling debts.

Dinh Khuong Linh at a police station in Vinh City. Photo by police

It was around 4 p.m. on Feb. 1 when Linh, wearing a mask and a jacket and holding a knife, entered the bank and shouted “everyone, freeze,” before threatening the staff and demanding that they hand over the money.

At that time, there were about 20 people in the bank, including customers and staff.

Linh then jumped over the counter, stole VND…

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