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Update news anti-corruption fight
Ho Chi Minh City’s High People’s Court has begun the appeal trial of two ex-Vietnam Register chiefs and 140 others, a case involving severe charges of bribery and forgery.
Le Thuy Hang, former General Director of Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC), faces charges of abusing her position, highlighting irregularities in gold price stabilization efforts.
Despite financial losses linked to renewable energy projects, no criminal charges will be pursued against former leaders Trinh Dinh Dung and Tran Tuan Anh due to lack of evidence.
Two long-delayed hospital projects in Ha Nam are under investigation following orders from General Secretary To Lam, aiming to address wasteful state investments.
In 2025, Vietnam will prioritize trials for high-profile corruption cases, including those involving Phuc Son Group, Thuan An Group, and the Dai Ninh project, while concluding investigations into 26 cases.
In 2024, the Central Executive Committee, the Politburo, the Secretariat, and the Central Inspection Committee disciplined 68 officials under central management. For the 1st time, the Politburo disciplined 2 former key leaders for serious violations.
The Ministry of Public Security reported substantial progress in combating corruption and safeguarding national security in 2024, including prosecuting numerous high-ranking officials.
A national review of Vietnam’s Anti-Corruption Law revealed 73 criminal prosecutions and disciplinary action against hundreds of officials for corruption-related negligence.
The Party Secretariat has banned Tet gift-giving to leaders and emphasized practical, thrifty celebrations to uphold traditions and focus on public welfare.
Justice Minister Nguyen Hai Ninh announced record-breaking results for 2024 in recovering assets from corruption and economic crimes, reflecting significant progress in enforcement efforts.
Nguyen Huy Tien, Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme People’s Procuracy, revealed the amount during the eighth session of the National Assembly on Tuesday morning in Hanoi.
On the afternoon of November 1, Bac Ninh People's Court sentenced 13 individuals in a high-profile case involving bribery, bid-rigging, and misuse of authority connected to six district hospital projects in Bac Ninh.
Authorities identify key projects, including hospitals and flood prevention, for measures to address waste and improve efficiency.
Following recent investigations, 734 cases and over 1,600 individuals are under review, marking a determined stance against corruption.
Vietnam’s legal authorities report significant strides in recovering assets from corruption and economic crime cases, with more than $680 million seized and substantial assets voluntarily returned.
The former Chairman of the Vietnam Education Publishing House, Nguyen Duc Thai, has been arrested for allegedly accepting nearly VND 24.9 billion ($1 million) in bribes.
The Ministry of Public Security's Investigation Security Agency has proposed the prosecution of former Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong for “abusing position and power while performing duties”.
In many cases, large amounts of undeclared assets of unknown origin have been discovered only after police searched officials’ homes, which indicates that false declarations of assets and income are still occurring frequently.
With the excuse of a belated birthday gift, the CEO of Xuyen Viet Oil Mai Thi Hong Hanh gave a luxury Patek Philippine watch to Nguyen Loc An, a Ministry of Investment and Trade (MOIT) official.
Before retiring, former Bac Ninh leaders received money from enterprises in reward for helping them win bids for large projects.