A shocking incident unfolded at a Da Lat event, where a renowned actor, Nguyen Lam Thai, was accused of stealing a contestant's handbag from the Miss Cosmo 2025 competition. The victim, Leon Yuriar Angela Michelle, a Mexican representative, had her life savings and personal belongings stolen, leaving her devastated. The handbag contained a valuable camera, approximately VND40 million (US$1,510) in cash, credit cards, and other essential items. This incident occurred early on Saturday morning at Lam Vien Square, a popular venue in Da Lat. The local police, after a thorough investigation, identified Thai as the perpetrator. He is a 25-year-old actor from Ho Chi Minh City, who was also present at the event. Thai confessed to the theft and returned all the stolen items to the authorities. Angela expressed her gratitude for the swift actions of the police, who recovered her belongings. She is one of the nearly 80 contestants participating in the World Tea Fest 2025 in Lam Dong Province, where Da Lat is located. The police assured that Thai will face legal consequences for his actions. This incident has sparked discussions about the safety of event attendees and the importance of security measures.
