Minister To Lam talks about verifying the 'scandals' over artists' charity money

On the afternoon of November 10, participating in answering the opinions of National Assembly deputies on issues related to the field of labor - war invalids and social affairs, the deputies' opinions on the public opinion "scandal" of suspected lossescharityRegarding a number of artists, Minister of Public Security To Lam said that the Ministry of Public Security is currently assigning the Criminal Police Department to handle and verify information sources on mass media and information from people about donation, charity and relief activities during the flood that occurred in the Central region in 2020 by a number of artists to clarify according to the provisions of law.

Minister of Public Security To Lam responded to comments from National Assembly deputies.

"Currently, the Criminal Police Department is coordinating with the bank to review and identify the accounts that have raised charity funds to clarify the receipt, contribution, and disbursement process; coordinating with the People's Committees and the Vietnam Fatherland Front at all levels of Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Quang Ngai provinces... to verify and clarify the amount of money and goods that artists have provided in relief in the localities. In addition, relevant individuals and organizations have been invited to work and provide relevant information to soon conclude the case in accordance with the law," said Minister To Lam.

The Minister also informed that the Criminal Police Department has directed the Criminal Police force nationwide to review and grasp the situation of charitable activities taking place in the area, promptly detecting organizations and individuals taking advantage of charitable activities for profit and appropriating property.

Through screening in localities, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department has received 6 criminal reports from citizens related to the embezzlement of charity money from artists. Currently, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department has received and classified 6 reports in accordance with the procedures of criminal procedure law. "All work is being carried out in accordance with the provisions of the law" - Minister To Lam affirmed.

Minister To Lam said that through the review, the Ministry of Public Security will recommend that competent authorities amend legal regulations related to the activities of receiving, allocating, and using voluntary contributions to support people in overcoming difficulties, natural disasters, fires, serious incidents, patients with serious illnesses, etc. in the direction of adding regulations to ensure transparency in this activity.