Law

63-year-old woman detained for 'overthrowing the people's government'

Tran Tuyen DNUM_CDZAJZCACE 06:36

Authorities have temporarily detained Nguyen Ngoc Chau and seized more than 3,000 leaflets with provocative content that disrupted public order and security.

On September 22, the Kien Giang Provincial Police Department's Investigation Security Agency announced that it had initiated a criminal case, prosecuted the accused, and executed an order to temporarily detain Nguyen Ngoc Chau (63 years old, residing in An Binh Ward, Rach Gia City) for the crime of "Activities aimed at overthrowing the people's government".

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Defendant Nguyen Ngoc Chau. Photo: HB

Ms. Chau confessed that she used Facebook to contact and communicate with some members of the terrorist organization called “Provisional National Government of Vietnam” led by Dao Minh Quan to receive instructions on how to join. Her task was to distribute leaflets during holidays.

During an emergency search of Chau's residence, police seized more than 3,000 leaflets with inciting content and disturbing public order under the direction of the above terrorist organization.

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In addition, the authorities also seized many devices and equipment used to draft and print leaflets (computers, color printers, fax machines, etc.), rectangular pieces of yellow cloth with three red stripes, and other evidence related to Chau's illegal activities.

The incident is being investigated and clarified.

Tran Tuyen