Late repentance

(Baonghean) - During his time as the commune's land administrator, T received money from households to create fake land titles.

In 2008, along with another official, T fabricated a list of recipients of land compensation, causing losses of hundreds of millions of dong. For two offenses: "abusing his position and authority in the performance of his duties" and "forging documents," T was sentenced to 30 months in prison by the People's Court of D.L. District. In the appeal trial, the People's Court of Nghe An Province upheld the initial verdict. T is currently serving his sentence at Detention Center No. 3 - Ministry of Public Security (located in Nghia Dung commune, Tan Ky district). During his time behind bars, facing the sentence handed down by the law, T has more deeply understood the price he must pay. In the "Writing Letters of Repentance" campaign launched by General Department VIII, Ministry of Public Security, T expressed his heartfelt apologies to the local government and people: "With the thought of contributing to building a more prosperous and happy homeland, I have committed wrongful acts, violating the law, affecting the reputation of the local leadership, causing economic losses to the State, and eroding the people's trust. Looking back, I cannot hold my head high; I am utterly ashamed..."

(Illustrative photo - An Vinh).

Facing the four walls of the prison cell during sleepless nights, amidst the faint sounds of children crying and mothers' lullabies... tears of remorse streamed down the face of the man who had lost himself due to his inability to overcome material temptations: “There were nights I tossed and turned, missing home, missing my wife and children, my heart aching, my eyes stinging, my heart heavy with an indescribable sorrow, a deep longing for my wife and children. Many times I wished I could cradle my child, humming a lullaby, and tears would just well up. The more I think about it, the more I hate myself for my mistakes, for causing so much heartbreak, for the destruction of happiness, and for bringing shame to my parents in front of the villagers,” T confided on the page.

Regretting what he had lost, T became even more acutely aware of the pain he had caused to those who had trusted and loved him. Time allowed T to recognize his mistakes, albeit too late. In a letter from prison, T sincerely confessed his guilt to the Party Committee and the people of his commune, and simultaneously expressed his hope that "the cadres and Party members would forgive me. A spilled cup cannot be filled again; I have caused such heavy losses to the commune. Because I understand that losing trust means losing all credibility. When will the stain I have caused ever be washed away from the reputation of the commune's organization? I know that my mistakes are enormous, but no matter what, I want to say it once more: I beg the leadership and the people of the commune to forgive me." T's heartfelt repentance, though belated, is truly moving and serves as a cautionary tale for those who lack integrity and lose their honor for material gain…

Khang Hoa