Lien Khui Thin, a well-known businessman, faced legal issues in the 90s. (Photo: Thanh Nien)
One of the most well-known stories is that of Lien Khui Thin, former Chairman and Director of EPCO. In the Epco-Minh Phuong economic case in the 90s, Mr. Thin and Tang Minh Phuong were sentenced to death for fraudulently appropriating state property, as they colluded with others to appropriate state funds through bank loans. However, he was later granted clemency by the President and his sentence was reduced to life imprisonment, and then further reduced to 20 years due to good behavior.
In 2009, Lien Khui Thin was granted a special amnesty and released from prison early. After returning to society, he resumed his business ventures and dedicated himself to helping those who had made mistakes. He co-founded the Rehabilitation Fund (later renamed the Community Integration and Development Fund).
Le Minh Hai, known as “Hai Robert”, a successful businessman post-imprisonment. (Photo: Doanh Nhan Sai Gon)
Another notable case is that of Le Minh Hai, also known as “Hai Robert”. He was sentenced to death in the Tamexco case in 1995, but his sentence was later reduced to life imprisonment. After serving several years, he was released from prison. Post-imprisonment, Mr. Hai continued his business ventures, taking on large-scale projects such as bringing a floating dock to Vietnam, purchasing hovercraft to exploit red coral, and investing in sturgeon farming. He also served as the General Director of Vinashin Vung Tau.
Nguyen Van Muoi Hai, owner of the famous Thanh Huong perfume brand, also faced legal issues in the past. (Photo: Dan Tri)
Nguyen Van Muoi Hai, the owner of the famous Thanh Huong perfume brand, also faced a death sentence but was later granted clemency. In the late 1980s, he was convicted of fraudulently appropriating citizen’s property, sabotaging the implementation of socio-economic policies, and bribery. His sentence was commuted to life imprisonment, and he was granted a special amnesty in late 2006.
After his release, he started over with nothing and opened a modest restaurant. With his experience and determination, he eventually ventured into business consulting for other enterprises.
Arrest of Pham Ngoc Thach
“A cunning scheme has been uncovered, with Pham Ngoc Thach, a resident of Binh Thanh District in Ho Chi Minh City, born in 1990, at the center of it all. Thach and his accomplices devised a devious plan, employing fake land-use rights certificates to execute power-of-attorney agreements and land transfer contracts. Their ultimate goal was to unlawfully seize the assets of unsuspecting victims. The group’s elaborate scam involved intricate paperwork and fraudulent land deals, leaving a trail of deceived individuals in their wake.”
Fixing a $2.5 Billion Blunder: Why Did Trinh Van Quyet Overpay by $10 Million?
The family of former FLC Chairman Trinh Van Quyet has paid nearly VND 2,500 billion, exceeding by VND 10 billion the amount that the three brothers were ordered to pay by the first-instance court.
The Latest Twist: Police Enter a Notary Office to Subdue a Red Book Forger
A pair of cunning individuals concocted a devious scheme, employing forged land-use right certificates to swindle an astronomical sum of 8 billion VND from an unsuspecting victim. This audacious scam, executed at a notary office, showcases the perpetrators’ boldness and their mastery of deception.
“Unveiling the Secrets of Hanoi’s Thriving Markets: A Request for Disclosure”
The Hanoi Police, while investigating a fraud case, requested Thanh Hoa to provide documents related to the Quang Thang Market project.
The Coffee Conundrum: Unraveling the Truth Behind the 17-Ton Fake Coffee Scandal in Phu Yen
“Once touted as ‘pure wood’ and a ‘health benefit’, the Da Thao coffee brand has now been exposed for producing counterfeit goods, with over 17 tons of substandard coffee beans, reaping illegal profits of up to VND 1.3 billion. The scandal has shaken consumer trust, leaving a bitter taste for those who valued the brand’s supposed commitment to health and quality.”
