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Colonel Nguyen Quang Phuong, Deputy Director of the Police Department for Investigation of Crimes of Corruption, Economy, and Smuggling, under the Ministry of Public Security, answers reporters’ questions.
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Regarding the progress and results of the investigation into the case at Phuc Son Group Joint Stock Company, Thang Long Commercial Investment and Real Estate Joint Stock Company, and several related agencies and localities, Colonel Nguyen Quang Phuong provided the following information: The case was initiated on February 26, 2024, and so far, the Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Police Agency has prosecuted and detained 23 defendants to investigate five crimes: Violation of accounting regulations causing serious consequences; Violation of bidding regulations causing serious consequences; Receiving bribes; Taking advantage of positions and influence to gain benefits; and Abusing positions and powers while performing official duties. These crimes took place at Phuc Son Group Joint Stock Company, Thang Long Commercial Investment and Real Estate Joint Stock Company, and in the provinces of Vinh Phuc, Quang Ngai, and Vinh Long, along with related units.
The investigating agency is continuing to clarify the violations of the accused and related subjects and is proceeding with the investigation according to the plan. This is a very complex case involving multiple localities, and the volume of objects and documents to be collected is relatively large. The investigation agency is consolidating documents and evidence while expanding the case, recovering lost and appropriated assets worth over 300 billion VND, 2 million USD, and more than 500 taels of gold, and temporarily holding over 1,000 red books.
In response to the press’s question regarding the management, use, divestment, and restructuring of capital and assets at Vietnam National Tobacco Corporation, Colonel Nguyen Quang Phuong, Deputy Director of the Police Department for Investigation of Crimes of Corruption, Economy, and Smuggling, said: Regarding this issue, the Government Inspectorate has concluded its inspection of the management, use, divestment, and restructuring of capital and assets at Vietnam National Tobacco Corporation, which includes violations by the private enterprise Tuan Dung. On December 20, 2022, the Criminal Police Department sent Document No. 4183/CV-CSKT-P9 to the Government Inspectorate, requesting that the case be transferred to the Investigative Police Agency of Tay Ninh Provincial Public Security for handling according to their competence. The Police Department for Investigation of Crimes of Corruption, Economy, and Smuggling continues to urge and guide the Investigative Police Agency of Tay Ninh Provincial Public Security to speed up the verification of the case.
The most extensive bribery case ever in Thanh Hoa: Numerous suspects prosecuted for “Giving and Receiving Bribes”
The Provincial Security Investigation Agency (PSIA) of Thanh Hoa province announced on January 31st that it has made the decision to initiate a prosecution against 23 individuals in connection with the offenses of “Accepting bribes” and “Giving bribes” as stipulated in Article 354(3) and Article 364(2) of the Criminal Code.
“Prosecution of government officials, land registration officers, and tax department employees in the largest bribery case ever”
The Thanh Hoa Police Investigative Agency has initiated legal proceedings against 23 individuals involved in the crimes of “Bribery” and “Receiving bribes”. This is the largest bribery case in terms of the number of suspects ever discovered and apprehended by the Thanh Hoa Police.
Determined to Build a Stronger Vietnam
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong emphasizes that the entire Party, people, and army are determined to build a more prosperous, civilized, cultured, and heroic Vietnam in accordance with the direction of socialism.
General Tô Ân Xô: Seizing multiple accounts, properties in the Xuyên Việt Oil case
The investigative agency remains determined to expedite the case, with a resolute and fierce spirit, without any prohibited areas, without exceptions.
Include 2 cases in the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption to monitor
On the afternoon of February 1st, the Central Internal Affairs Committee held a press conference to announce the results of the 25th meeting of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption and Anti-Negative Behaviors.
