How is illegal service provision on computer networks and telecommunications networks handled?
(Baonghean.vn) - How are multi-level marketing, online video games, other types of services on computer networks... without a license or not in accordance with the licensed content handled criminally? This is a matter of concern to Mr. NNA in Dien Chau district.
Article 292 of the 2015 Penal Code stipulates: Crime of providing illegal services on computer networks and telecommunications networks, as follows:
1. Anyone who provides one of the following services on a computer network or telecommunications network without a license or with content other than the licensed one, illegally earning a profit of from VND 50,000,000 to less than VND 200,000,000 or having a revenue of from VND 500,000,000 to less than VND 2,000,000,000, shall be subject to a fine of from VND 200,000,000 to VND 500,000,000 or non-custodial reform for up to 02 years:
a) Gold trading on account;
b) E-commerce trading floor;
c) Multi-level marketing;
d) Payment intermediary;
d) Online electronic games;
e) Other types of services on computer networks and telecommunications networks as prescribed by law.
2. Committing a crime in one of the following cases shall be subject to a fine of from VND 500,000,000 to VND 1,500,000,000 or imprisonment from 03 months to 02 years:
a) Organized;
b) Committing the crime two or more times;
c) Professional in nature;
d) Dangerous recidivism;
d) Illegal profits from VND 200,000,000 to under VND 500,000,000 or revenue from VND 2,000,000,000 to under VND 5,000,000,000.
3. Committing a crime in case of illegal profit of VND 500,000,000 or more or revenue of VND 5,000,000,000 or more, shall be subject to a fine of VND 1,500,000,000 to VND 5,000,000,000 or imprisonment of 02 to 05 years.
4. The offender may also be fined from VND 20,000,000 to VND 100,000,000, banned from holding positions, practicing a profession or doing certain jobs from 01 to 05 years or have part or all of his/her property confiscated.
