The Story of Vietnam’s Most Infamous Hacker

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