Hieu was one of the world’s most prolific and hunted criminals from 2007 to 2013, when he operated a massive international identity theft scheme from his home in Vietnam. His method was to steal personally identifiable information (names, Social Security numbers, bank account data) and sell it to become rich. 100,000 USD a month rich; 900 x the average Vietnamese monthly salary at the time. Hieu was pursued relentlessly by the Secret Service, until his eventual capture in Guam in 2013. After years in prison, he was granted early release, returning him to his family in Saigon. In that time he transformed, in spirit and ethics, which led to his current role with the Vietnamese government capturing criminals just like his former self. This is his story, and his incredible redemptive arc.
Produced by
EST Media
Booncha Studio
Executive Producer
Bao Nguyen
Directors
Paul Vi Minh
Keshia Hannam
Cinematographers
Ha Hoang
Truong Trong Tan
Producers
Paul Vi Minh
Tram T N Pham
Production Manager
Khoi Nguyen
Production Assistants
Cham Nguyen
Ha Phan
Phan Van Chiem
Gaffer
Phan Van Chiem
Camera Operator
Dang Thinh
Focus Puller
Huy Phung
Assistant Cameras
Vo Hien Cuong
Nguyen Hoang
Ly Hoai Nhon
Phan Duc Anh
Grips
Dinh Hoang Duy
Nguyen Nhat Khoa
Sound
Nguyen Ngoc Hung
Nhanh Tran
Location Manager
Phi Cao
Shooting Co., Ltd
Equipment
TL Production
Bau House
Make Up Artists
Vu Thi Nguyen
Trang Emj
Transport
Hai Minh
Editor
Quang Vu
Colorist
Truong Quoc Phuong (Erik)
AI Illustration Composer
Lam Vinh
Animators
Ho Sy Minh
Tobe T Nguyen
Editor in Chief
Keshia Hannam
Head of Production
Stephanie Tangkilisan
Post Production Coordinator
Skolastika Lupitawina
Assistant Editor
Rendy Abi
Audio & Music Supervisor
Mike Pham
Music Producer & Composer
An Nam - Thao Mess
Special Thanks
Doan Quynh Huong
Dex Nguyen
Mai Huong
Gia Huy
Duc Hieu
Nguyen Boi Quynh
Ngo Trong Can
Produced by
EST Media
Booncha Studio
Executive Producer
Bao Nguyen
Directors
Paul Vi Minh
Keshia Hannam
Cinematographers
Ha Hoang
Truong Trong Tan
Producers
Paul Vi Minh
Tram T N Pham
Production Manager
Khoi Nguyen
Production Assistants
Cham Nguyen
Ha Phan
Phan Van Chiem
Gaffer
Phan Van Chiem
Camera Operator
Dang Thinh
Focus Puller
Huy Phung
Assistant Cameras
Vo Hien Cuong
Nguyen Hoang
Ly Hoai Nhon
Phan Duc Anh
Grips
Dinh Hoang Duy
Nguyen Nhat Khoa
Sound
Nguyen Ngoc Hung
Nhanh Tran
Location Manager
Phi Cao
Shooting Co., Ltd
Equipment
TL Production
Bau House
Make Up Artists
Vu Thi Nguyen
Trang Emj
Transport
Hai Minh
Editor
Quang Vu
Colorist
Truong Quoc Phuong (Erik)
AI Illustration Composer
Lam Vinh
Animators
Ho Sy Minh
Tobe T Nguyen
Editor in Chief
Keshia Hannam
Head of Production
Stephanie Tangkilisan
Post Production Coordinator
Skolastika Lupitawina
Assistant Editor
Rendy Abi
Audio & Music Supervisor
Mike Pham
Music Producer & Composer
An Nam - Thao Mess
Special Thanks
Doan Quynh Huong
Dex Nguyen
Mai Huong
Gia Huy
Duc Hieu
Nguyen Boi Quynh
Ngo Trong Can
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NewsTranscript
00:00 Ngo Minh Hieu, once described by the US as one of the most infamous gangsters
00:04 I was so proud of myself
00:06 But when I caught God is totally different story
00:09 My body was there but my spirit's gone one of the letters the judge shared the victim is a single mom
00:15 Now she couldn't afford to get along or to feed her kids or to pay for school fees because her credit rate is choice
00:23 I feel like a killer a murder the day I
00:27 Got a news from my lawyer that I will got released from prison. My soul is gone
00:33 But this time the feeling different so happy
00:36 Very very very happy when I got home. I'm happy that my parents still there
00:43 They've been waiting for me a few months later. I agreed to work for the National Cyber Security Center as
00:50 All my life is everything is happen. It's not for nothing. It's happened for a reason
00:56 [MUSIC PLAYING]