Dong Thap police prosecuted the case related to Viet A Company

On May 18, the Investigation Police Agency of Dong Thap Province Police initiated criminal proceedings against the case "Violations of bidding regulations cause serious consequences"occurred at the Dong Thap Provincial Center for Disease Control (CDC Dong Thap) and other medical units and facilities.

According to the investigation agency, after receiving a recommendation for prosecution for a case showing signs of violations in the purchase of biological products and medical equipment by Viet A Technology Joint Stock Company, which occurred in Dong Thap province, on April 21, the investigation agency brought the case into settlement according to the procedure for handling denunciations, reports of crimes or recommendations for prosecution.

Headquarters of Dong Thap Provincial Center for Disease Control.

Through the settlement results, there is enough basis to determine that the case has signs of crime, so criminal prosecution should be initiated. Currently, the investigation agency is continuing to clarify the case to handle it according to the provisions of law.

Previously, the People's Committee of Dong Thap province issued a press release concluding the inspection of the procurement of medical equipment, supplies, biological products, test kits, vaccines, and drugs to prevent and fight COVID-19. In particular, the total value of contracts for the procurement of medical equipment, supplies, biological products, and test kits of units in Dong Thap in 2020-2021 is more than 742 billion VND. Particularly for Viet A Technology Joint Stock Company, units in Dong Thap purchased 10 packages with a contract value of more than 233 billion VND. Of which, the actual purchase value is more than 197 billion VND, of which more than 156 billion VND has been paid; more than 40 billion VND has not been paid.

Previously, the People's Committee of Dong Thap province issued a press release concluding the inspection of the procurement of medical equipment, supplies, biological products, and test kits. Illustrative photo

According to the inspection results, the bidding packages regarding documents, procedures, basic prices were complied with by the investors in terms of documents, order, procedures, and prices as prescribed by the Government, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Finance. However, in the process of implementing the procurement, there were still some limitations recorded such as: Some investors provided goods before signing the contract; the monitoring of import and export of warehouses was not reasonable; some bidding and winning documents lacked customs declarations, certificates of origin, and quality certificates for imported goods; the minutes of handover and acceptance of goods did not have the signature of technical staff; the plan and results of contractor selection were posted later than the prescribed time; there were no warranty records proving the remaining shelf life of the goods from the time of delivery and records of inspection and testing of the provided goods to ensure that the goods had technical specifications in accordance with the requirements of the contract; there were no records proving the origin, codes, labels, and validity of the products and goods.

Based on the inspection conclusion, the People's Committee of Dong Thap province has issued a document directing the Department of Health to request investors to immediately remedy the limitations that have been concluded through the inspection. At the same time, organize the handling of responsibilities for investors who have shortcomings in the process of organizing the bidding for the procurement of equipment, medical supplies, biological products, and testing kits. Along with that, coordinate with the Department of Planning and Investment and the Department of Finance to inspect the inspection packages that have pointed out errors and the remaining packages, report the results to the People's Committee of Dong Thap province and the time to implement the above contents no later than the end of the third quarter of 2022.

Dong Thap Provincial People's Committee also assigned the Provincial Inspectorate to monitor and promptly propose to the Provincial People's Committee to handle bidding packages related to Viet A Technology Joint Stock Company, after receiving conclusions from competent authorities.