Kha 'banh' received 10 and a half years in prison, fined 30 million

On November 13, Tu Son Town People's Court (Bac Ninh) tried Ngo Ba Kha and 5 accomplices including: Nguyen Van Quang (32 years old), Nguyen Huu Hoi (30 years old), Trinh Huu Quy (27 years old), Ngo Luong An (34 years old) and Nguyen Trong Cong (33 years old) for the crimes of Gambling and Organizing Gambling.

After the interrogation and indictment, the representative of the People's Procuracy of Tu Son town, Bac Ninh province proposed the sentence for the defendants. Kha "banh" committed two crimes of Organizing gambling and Gambling, so the Procuracy proposed a total sentence of 10-11 years for this defendant.

Five defendants who were accomplices of Kha "banh" - were proposed by the People's Procuracy to be sentenced from 12 months to 9 years and 6 months in prison.

Pretty "cool" and his accomplice. Photo: Anh Phu

In his final words, Kha "banh" with a sad face said: "The defendant feels the sentence is too high. The defendant is very remorseful for his actions, hopes to have his sentence reduced and promises that after being released from prison, he will become a "good citizen for society, not re-offending" - Kha "banh" said in court.

After the deliberation, the panel of judges proceeded to pronounce the verdict. Defendant Ngo Ba Kha was sentenced to 4 years in prison for Gambling, 6 years and 6 months in prison for Organizing Gambling, a total sentence of 10 years and 6 months in prison. In addition to the fine of nearly 5 billion VND, Ngo Ba Kha must pay an additional penalty of 30 million VND.

Defendant Nguyen Huu Hoi was sentenced to 8 years and 6 months in prison for two crimes: Gambling and Organizing Gambling.

Defendant Nguyen Van Quang was sentenced to 5 years in prison for organizing gambling.

The three defendants Trinh Huu Quy was sentenced to 12 months in prison; Ngo Luong An to 20 months in prison; Nguyen Trong Cong to 13 months in prison, all for the crime of Gambling./.