Officially investigating and handling the report of former deputy director molesting a girl
The spokesperson of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Procuracy said that since the morning of April 3, the District 4 Police and the District 4 People's Procuracy, Ho Chi Minh City have received the crime report and are urgently carrying out the verification process according to regulations.
Regarding the case of former deputy chief prosecutor of Da Nang City People's Procuracy Nguyen Huu Linh sexually harassing a girl in an elevator, on the afternoon of April 4, Chief of Office and spokesman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Procuracy Bui Thanh Tung said: "Since yesterday morning, District 4 Police and District 4 People's Procuracy have received the crime report and are urgently implementing the process of verifying the report according to regulations. Ho Chi Minh City People's Procuracy will urge and monitor to strictly handle the case, punish the right person for the right crime, not wrongfully convict or let criminals escape...".
After the incident was discovered and caused public outrage, the Supreme People's Procuracy also directed the Chief Prosecutor of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Procuracy to coordinate with relevant agencies to take effective measures to protect the child's legitimate rights and interests. The Supreme People's Procuracy's view on the incident is that relevant agencies need to promptly conduct verification, coordinate closely, and handle the case strictly, regardless of whether the person is a current or retired official.
Images from the camera show Mr. Nguyen Huu Linh molesting a little girl. Earlier, on the afternoon of April 2, a nearly 1-minute clip was circulated on Facebook. According to the image from the clip, a little girl and a man entered the elevator together. When entering, each person stood in a separate corner.
But right after the elevator door closed, the man immediately approached and hugged and kissed the girl. Not only that, he also groped the girl's sensitive areas.
Faced with the man’s behavior, the girl quickly walked to stand in front of the elevator door. However, this man still deliberately pulled the girl towards him. As soon as the elevator door opened, the girl quickly ran out.
The person who molested a girl in an elevator in Ho Chi Minh City was confirmed to be Mr. Nguyen Huu Linh, former deputy director of the People's Procuracy of Da Nang City (61 years old, residing in Hai Chau district, Da Nang).
Confirming with reporters, Mr. Linh said that he did not consume any alcohol while in the elevator. He said he was only fondling the girl, and refused to say more.
