Vietnamese Captain Arrested Following Speedboat Capsize That Killed 15 Indian Tourists Near Phu Quoc
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Vietnamese police arrested the 57-year-old captain of a speedboat on Sunday for maritime safety violations after the vessel capsized near Phu Quoc Island on July 11 2026, killing 15 Indian tourists. The boat carried 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members, and a tour guide; rescuers recovered 21 people amid high waves. Unverified reports indicate 16 rescued tourists are returning to India while one remains in critical condition.