Today, January 16th, the People’s Court of Zone 7 in Ho Chi Minh City held a first-instance trial for defendant Dinh Thi Lan (49 years old, owner of the YouTube channel Lan Đinh). She is charged with “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State, lawful rights, and interests of organizations and individuals” under Article 331 of the Penal Code. The case is linked to the spouses of Nguyen Phuong Hang.
Defendant Dinh Thi Lan in court
The trial was conducted under tight security measures, with strict control over entry to the courtroom. The courtroom itself was small, and attendance was limited to those summoned. Filming and photography were also strictly regulated in accordance with legal provisions.
Clarifying Acts of Privacy Invasion
According to the indictment, in 2021, Ms. Lan used her personal YouTube account, “Lan Đinh,” to upload six videos containing false information, unverified claims, or content that invaded personal privacy. These statements were deemed to severely damage the reputation and honor of Nguyen Phuong Hang and her husband, Huynh Uy Dung.
Vehicle transporting defendant Dinh Thi Lan
Prosecutors asserted that Ms. Lan’s actions not only violated the legal rights of individuals but also breached the 2018 Cybersecurity Law, negatively impacting social security and order.
During the trial, Ms. Hang and her spouse, along with Dai Nam Joint Stock Company and the Hang Huu Charity Fund, were summoned as parties with related rights and obligations.
