Prosecuted 2 subjects for falsifying documents to help some young players 'cheat on age' to compete at Song Lam Nghe An Club

Previously, through the work of grasping the situation, Nghe An Provincial Police received information reflecting that some young players of Song Lam Nghe An Club "cheated their age" to be allowed to compete. This affected the security and order situation in the province; at the same time, it reduced the reputation of some departments, branches, and sectors as well as the football tradition of the Club.

Under the direct direction of the Provincial Police Department, the Investigation Security Agency has verified, investigated and clarified the case. Thereby, it was discovered that a number of subjects who are relatives, families... of young players have committed acts of falsifying records and documents such as birth certificates, school records... to be eligible for selection, training and competition at Song Lam Nghe An Club.

Based on the collected evidence and documents, on March 21, 2025, the Investigation Security Agency issued a Decision to prosecute the case and prosecute Nguyen Thi Tu (born in 1984), residing in Ky Son commune, Tan Ky district, for the crime of "Forgery of documents of agencies and organizations; Using forged documents of agencies and organizations" and Tran Quoc Dung (born in 1971), residing in Ky Son commune, Tan Ky district, for the crime of "Forgery of documents of agencies and organizations", as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 341 of the Penal Code.

According to Nguyen Thi Tu's statement, because she wanted her children and grandchildren to practice and compete at Song Lam Nghe An Club, Tu herself and colluded with other subjects, including Tran Quoc Dung, to falsify documents and papers to deceive those responsible for the Club and the authorities.

Currently, the case is being further investigated and handled in accordance with the provisions of law.