Fined 7.5 million VND for man posting false information and insulting organizations and individuals
Mr. Bao said that the reason he posted articles and live broadcasts on Facebook with false information, insulting the People's Committee and civil servants of Huong Ho ward was because his younger brother had previously built a house and was suspended by the People's Committee of the ward, requiring him to stop construction.
On July 11, Hue City Police (Thua Thien Hue) announced that they had just issued a decision to administratively sanction Mr. Le Duy Bao (born in 1983, residing in Cham residential group, Huong Ho ward, Hue city) for posting false information, insulting the reputation of agencies, organizations, honor and dignity of individuals.
Previously, in June 2024, Mr. Le Duy Bao posted 4 articles, live-streamed on Facebook with many offensive contents to the People's Committee and officials of Huong Ho Ward (Hue City). Immediately after receiving the information, the Hue City Police Security Team quickly collected documents and evidence of Bao's posting of information about him.
After a period of verification and consolidation of evidence, at the police station, Mr. Bao confessed his wrongdoings and deleted all his posted articles; at the same time, he pledged not to repeat the offense.
Mr. Bao said that the reason he posted articles and live broadcast on Facebook with false information, insulting the People's Committee and officials of Huong Ho ward was because his younger brother had previously built a house and was suspended by the People's Committee of the ward, requiring him to stop construction.
Through verification by the authorities, the People's Committee of Huong Ho ward's decision to suspend and stop the construction of Mr. Bao's house due to not having a construction permit is in accordance with the law.
Currently, Hue City Police have decided to administratively fine Mr. Le Duy Bao 7.5 million VND for "Posting false information, distorting, slandering, and insulting the reputation of agencies, organizations, and the honor and dignity of individuals".
