The Line, Episode 26: Chấn faces prison sentence for professional misconduct.
Threatened by Thieu using sensitive videos and errors in old tax refund records, Chan faces the risk of his family breaking apart and potentially facing imprisonment.
Past transgressions and threats from Thieu
In episode 26 of the series "The Dividing Line," Chấn faces immense pressure when the leader of Đại Bàng company urges him to approve a tax refund application despite numerous shortcomings. He refuses and discovers that an old tax refund application from this company has issues with the VAT invoice.
Despite being advised by subordinates to be flexible to avoid trouble during the merger process, Chấn insisted on reporting the incident and was ready to take responsibility. He declared, "You can't use one mistake to fix another; if you keep hiding it, it will eventually become a dry tinder, and then there will be no chance to turn back."
Shortly afterward, Thieu sought out Chan to pressure him into approving Dai Bang's application. Thieu threatened to release a sensitive video of Chan drunk online and expose professional errors in the previous 15 billion VND tax refund case. Specifically, last year's application that Chan approved contained VAT invoices from a shell company and fictitious export contracts. If the matter were discovered, Chan could face imprisonment.
New paths to take after the meeting.
In another development, after the Standing Committee meeting, Khac decided to resign after not being selected for the position of head of the Department of Finance. He went to a bar alone and was comforted by Huyen, who affirmed that she would always support all his decisions.
Meanwhile, Provincial Chairman Thuy had a private conversation with Trien, suggesting a new direction for him. Chairman Thuy analyzed that Trien needed leadership experience and proposed the position of Secretary of Dong Luong Ward. This is a key ward, potentially a provincial Party committee member, opening up opportunities for Trien's development.
Developments in the Trinh Tam apartment building case
Triển also arranged to meet Thu to explain Khắc's situation clearly. He stated that Khắc was not involved in Vinh's gambling, and had even lent Vinh money to pay off his debts, which was one of the reasons for Khắc and his wife's separation.
According to information from the investigating agency, Vinh collected up to 1.38 billion VND in one month, coinciding with the time when the complaint regarding the Trinh Tam apartment building exceeding the permitted number of floors was being processed. The violations at this project are the responsibility of Vinh and Chief Inspector Dao Quyet Dinh. Khac only bears joint responsibility due to his past role as a member of the advisory board for the Provincial Committee during the project approval process.
Family tensions and ongoing intrigues
Returning home in a drunken and agitated state, Chấn raised his voice at his wife, Thu. He expressed his exhaustion from the constant arguments, which had created a tense atmosphere in the family.
As for Thieu, even though Khac had lost his position, he continued to monitor and send people to "remind" Vien, in order to ensure that his plans were not hindered.
The next episode of the series "The Dividing Line" will be broadcast at 9 PM on December 9th on VTV1.
