Berlin Court
The ruling was issued following a hearing on November 4th in Berlin. The court has prohibited Mr. Le Trung Khoa from posting or allowing the publication of content related to the statement “VinFast bribed journalists” on his personal page or the news site he edits (thoibao.de).
The penalty for each violation is 250,000 EUR. In cases where the fine cannot be paid, Mr. Khoa may face substitute detention or imprisonment ranging from 6 months to 2 years.
This urgent lawsuit centers on two key statements made by Mr. Le Trung Khoa: alleging that Vingroup is a “mafia” and that Vingroup/VinFast had “bribed” him.
During the trial, neither Mr. Khoa nor his lawyer could provide any arguments or evidence to substantiate these claims.
Regarding the accusation that “Vingroup is a mafia organization,” the German court did not find Mr. Khoa’s claim to be substantiated, considering it merely a “personal perception” of the defendant.
In response to the ruling, Mr. Yannick Hoppe (from the law firm Brost and Classen), representing Vingroup, stated that Vingroup does not accept the court’s characterization of the statement as a “personal perception” and will continue to appeal in the next trial.
Mr. Hoppe emphasized that this lawsuit is just the beginning. Vingroup will continue to pursue legal action against Mr. Le Trung Khoa in German courts, holding him accountable for all baseless, defamatory, and fabricated content published about Vingroup, VinFast, and Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong.
“Despite legal challenges or geographical barriers… we believe that such defamation lawsuits are essential not only to protect the legitimate rights of businesses and organizations but also to uphold the dignity of the law. Freedom of speech and press freedom must be exercised within the framework of the law,” affirmed Vingroup’s legal representative.
Vingroup’s resolute stance in this case is seen as a relentless fight against fake news and targeted smear campaigns aimed at Vietnamese businesses, particularly reputable ones, intended to cause public confusion.
Ho Chi Minh City Proposes Ambitious Can Gio – Vung Tau Cross-Sea Route
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has officially approved Vingroup’s proposal to conduct research and develop an investment policy report for the planned sea-crossing route connecting Can Gio and Vung Tau. This ambitious project is poised to establish a new strategic corridor, driving economic growth, tourism, and sustainable urban development in the southern region of Ho Chi Minh City.
Vingroup to Invest $1.8 Billion in a Mega Urban Development Project in Bac Ninh, Spanning an Area 1.5 Times Larger Than Hoan Kiem District
Nestled in the heart of the Northwest New Urban Area of Bac Ninh City, this project is surrounded by major industrial zones such as Yen Phong, Que Vo 1, and Quang Chau. This strategic location allows the development to cater to the genuine housing needs of thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs, engineers, and workers.
German Court Hears Vingroup’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Lê Trung Khoa
The Civil Court in Berlin, Germany, has commenced proceedings in a defamation lawsuit filed by Vingroup.
Revealed: The Staggering Amount Phạm Nhật Vượng Invested in VinFast
As of September 30th, Phạm Nhật Vượng, Chairman of Vingroup, has invested a total of 28 trillion VND to support VinFast. Moving forward, Mr. Vượng plans to allocate an additional 39.8 trillion VND to the company.
How Much Has Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong Invested in VinFast, the Electric Vehicle Company He Calls a “Mission” and Vows to “Never Give Up” On?
Nearly two years after declaring, “I’ll invest in VinFast until I run out of money,” billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has poured over 50 trillion VND into the company, cementing it as the electric vehicle maker’s largest financial backbone.
