How will the sale of counterfeit stamps and tickets be handled?

TAnswer:

According to the Ministry of Public Security: Article 202 of the Penal Code stipulates the crime of "Making and trading in counterfeit stamps and tickets" as follows:

1. Anyone who makes or trades in counterfeit stamps or tickets in one of the following cases shall be subject to a fine of VND 30,000,000 to VND 100,000,000, non-custodial reform for up to 03 years or imprisonment of 06 months to 03 years:

a) Counterfeit stamps and tickets without face value in quantity from 15,000 to less than 30,000 units;

b) Counterfeit stamps and tickets with a total face value from VND 50,000,000 to under VND 200,000,000;

c) Having been administratively sanctioned for this act or having been convicted of this crime, not having had the criminal record expunged, and still committing the violation;

d) Illegal profits from 30,000,000 VND to under 100,000,000 VND.

2. Committing a crime in one of the following cases shall be subject to a fine of from VND 100,000,000 to VND 500,000,000 or imprisonment from 02 to 07 years:

a) Organized;

b) Abusing position and power;

c) Counterfeit stamps and tickets without face value in quantity of 30,000 units or more;

d) Counterfeit stamps and tickets with a total face value of VND 200,000,000 or more;

d) Illegal profits of VND 100,000,000 or more;

e) Dangerous recidivism.

3. The offender may also be fined from VND 5,000,000 to VND 50,000,000, banned from holding positions, practicing a profession or doing certain jobs from 01 year to 05 years.