Prosecuted more than 700 defendants for corruption
In just one year from the beginning of October 2015 to the end of September 2016, the Investigation Agency (Ministry of Public Security) handled 257 cases and prosecuted 710 defendants for corruption.
That is one of the contents that Government Inspector General Phan Van Sau, on behalf of the Government, authorized by the Prime Minister, will report at the 2nd session of the 14th National Assembly.
One of the notable contents of the anti-corruption work report is that from October 2015 to September 2016, the police investigation agencies at all levels have investigated 257 cases, 710 defendants for corruption crimes (142 new cases, 335 defendants, damage of over 241 billion VND, 838m2 of land, recovered 92 billion 460 million VND and seized 7 real estates). Investigations have been concluded in 111 cases, 418 defendants and 135 cases, 273 defendants are currently under investigation.
 |
| The case of Duong Chi Dung, former chairman of the Board of Directors of Vinalines, embezzlement of assets has shocked public opinion. |
Meanwhile, the People's Courts at all levels have accepted 361 cases with 931 defendants at first instance and tried 194 cases with 441 defendants for corruption crimes, of which the rate of serious, very serious and especially serious crimes accounted for 47.7% (an increase of 5.3% compared to the same period in 2015). Notably, 5 defendants were sentenced to death or life imprisonment for corruption.
Fighting corruption still has many limitations
This report clearly shows the situation of corruption, especially major and complicated cases occurring at many levels, in many sectors and fields with a widespread level, very serious nature and not yet pushed back due to weaknesses and limitations. Accordingly, the "ask and give" mechanism has not been eliminated, which is a condition that fosters and gives rise to corruption, especially in the fields of land management, construction investment, budget management, capital, state assets, organization - cadres, credit, banking...
 |
| The case of Giang Kim Dat - former acting head of the Business Department of Vinashin Ocean Shipping One Member Co., Ltd. (Vinashinlines) embezzled 18.6 million USD. |
The situation of officials and civil servants being indifferent and afraid to fight against negative manifestations within the organization is still quite common. The number of leaders who are held responsible for corruption is still small compared to the number of corruption cases discovered. The situation of "sub-procedures", violation of settlement deadlines, and shirking of responsibility in resolving the work of people and businesses.
The lack of timely judicial appraisal in the fields of finance, banking, basic construction investment, science and technology... Corrupt behavior is increasingly sophisticated and complicated, making the detection and handling of corruption difficult. Although the recovery of corrupt assets increases every year, it is still much lower than the amount of assets misappropriated. Corrupt assets in some cases are dispersed, uncontrolled and unrecoverable.
Notable numbers: +The number of people declaring assets and income in 2015 was more than 1 million people, of which 414 people were required to declare and had their assets and income verified. + There were no cases detected of violating the regulations on gift submission and there were no cases of returning gifts. + 10 people were temporarily suspended from work and temporarily transferred to other positions due to violations of laws related to corruption. 11 leaders who lacked responsibility for allowing corruption to occur were examined and held accountable. + The People's Procuracy at all levels prosecuted 263 cases and 634 defendants on corruption charges (down 17.8% compared to the same period in 2015). + The General Department of Civil Judgment Enforcement has accepted 65 new cases of corruption crimes, equivalent to 646 billion 616 million VND, and has resolved 41 cases, equivalent to 45 billion 605 million VND. + Temporarily suspend 6 cases, 15 defendants due to the expiration of the investigation period, pending the results of the appraisal, and the defendants absconding. |
According to PLO
