No prosecution yet in the milk scandal at Tu Bac supermarket

(Baonghean.vn) - According to a source from Nghe An Newspaper, until the afternoon of July 29, the Vinh City Police Department (Nghe An) had not yet initiated a case of property destruction that occurred at Tu Bac supermarket.

The police are still detaining Nguyen Canh Cuong and Nguyen Van Hung to investigate and clarify related issues. The police have also invited Ms. Cao Thi Hoai Nhung (Mr. Cuong's wife) to come in for questioning.

Nghe An Provincial Police Department has officially sent a report to the Ministry of Public Security, Provincial Party Committee, and Provincial People's Committee regarding the incident related to property destruction at Tu Bac supermarket.

Evidence seized by the authorities at Cuong and Hung's rented room.

Previously, on July 21, based on collected documents and evidence, considering that the actions of Nguyen Canh Cuong and Nguyen Van Hung showed signs of the crime of "Property Destruction", approved by the Vinh City People's Procuracy, the Vinh City Police Investigation Agency decided to issue an arrest warrant and urgently search Nguyen Canh Cuong and Nguyen Van Hung to investigate and handle according to the provisions of law.

During the search of Nguyen Canh Cuong's rented room, Vinh City Police Department seized 3 800 gram Glico Icreo milk cartons (already used) and 1 used 800 gram Glico Icreo milk carton with a little milk powder left in the carton.

Continuing to search Nguyen Van Hung's residence, Vinh City Police Department discovered and seized a used 800 gram box of Glico Icreo milk, inside was a small amount of powdered milk, 0.025 gram of heroin, and a police uniform (Lieutenant Colonel rank).

The Vinh City Police Department has extracted a copy of medical record number 05.1032 of Nguyen Canh Tan Phat (Cuong's son) who was treated at Vinh City International Hospital from May 30, 2016 to June 7, 2016.

According to the medical records, the diagnosis upon admission to the pediatrics department was: Acute diarrhea, no dehydration. Medical history: Diarrhea, loose stools many times, no blood, no fever, no vomiting, treated with medication at home but did not improve. During the process of working with the doctors who examined and treated Phat, they could not conclude the cause of Phat's diarrhea.

The police agency assessed: This is a sensitive case, attracting special attention from public opinion for many reasons: The content of the case is related to milk for children, a product that many families are interested in.

Medical records of Mr. Cuong's son.

After the incident, many people posted on the Internet and social networking sites many video clips recording Nguyen Canh Cuong breaking milk boxes in front of Tu Bac supermarket with many mixed comments; Cuong's wife, Cao Thi Hoai Nhung, and some people recorded video clips to reflect on the incident.

In addition, many newspapers reported inaccurate information, creating conflicting public opinions, such as the reflection that right after taking his child to the hospital, Cuong was so upset that he went to Tu Bac supermarket to destroy property. While in reality, Cuong's child went to the hospital more than a month ago and was visited and supported by Tu and Bac.

Currently, Vinh City Police are continuing to investigate and consolidate documents to handle the case in accordance with the law.

Nguyen Hung