PSH Announces Removal of CEO Following Recent Arrest

On October 20th, Nam Song Hau Petroleum Trading and Investment Joint Stock Company (UPCoM: PSH) announced a resolution to relieve Mr. Ranjit Prithviraj Thambyrajah of his positions as CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. This decision follows Mr. Thambyrajah's arrest and detention for investigation into allegations of asset embezzlement through fraud.

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Specifically, the Board of Directors of PSH has approved the removal of Mr. Ranjit Prithviraj Thambyrajah (an Australian national and the company’s legal representative) from his position as Vice Chairman of the Board and CEO. This decision stems from Mr. Ranjit’s provision of false information regarding Berhero Pty Limited (operating as Acuity Funding), which led to the signing of a loan agreement for PSH to borrow $103 million USD in the first tranche, intended to help PSH settle tax obligations. Mr. Ranjit also requested to retain his position to oversee the proper use of the funds for the short-term loan’s intended purpose.

Ranjit Prithviraj Thambyrajah – CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board at PSH

PSH announced that Mr. Ranjit’s removal will be reported at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Mai Văn Huy, Chairman of the Board and legal representative, will oversee the company’s operations until a new CEO is appointed.

Additionally, PSH has suspended Mr. Nguyễn Việt Anh, Deputy CEO in charge of finance, following his resignation letter dated 03/06/2025. Similarly, Ms. Phạm Thị Ngọc Thùy, a member of the Control Board, has been suspended after submitting her resignation on 22/05/2025. Both matters will be reported to the Board at the next Annual General Meeting.

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The removal announcement follows PSH’s receipt of an indictment from the Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Agency, along with the temporary detention of Mr. Ranjit for investigation into fraud and embezzlement. The indictment reveals that the agency received a complaint from Chairman Mai Văn Huy, accusing Mr. Ranjit and Mr. Nguyễn Việt Anh of embezzling nearly 1.76 million USD from PSH.

According to the detention notice, Mr. Ranjit, as Director of Berhero Pty Limited (operating as Acuity Funding), “provided false information claiming that Berhero Pty Limited… could provide funds ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of USD to companies in Vietnam seeking loans.” The intent was to fraudulently collect fees from these companies.

Previously, on 27/02/2024, Mr. Ranjit, in his capacity as Chairman and CEO of Acuity Funding, signed an agreement to lend PSH a total of $720 million USD for the implementation of 8 projects in two phases. The loan would be divided into multiple tranches with a repayment period of up to 20 years and a grace period of up to 3 years.

In Phase 1, Acuity Funding was to disburse $290 million USD to help PSH settle bank debts, tax liabilities, provide working capital, and upgrade existing facilities for three projects in Mái Dầm (former Hậu Giang Province), Gò Công (former Tiền Giang Province), and Trà Nóc (Cần Thơ City). In Phase 2, $430 million USD would be allocated to develop five projects, including constructing a new factory in Tiền Giang, completing mixed-use projects in Đông Phú (Châu Thành District, Hậu Giang) and Phong Điền (Cần Thơ), and renovating the Nam Việt Cái Răng Factory (Cần Thơ).

Châu An

– 16:44 20/10/2025

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