Teachers and students were present at the trial for exam cheating.
Not only the defendants working in the education sector, but even the candidates whose scores were inflated were summoned to the trial at the Son La Provincial People's Court.
On September 16th, the Son La Provincial People's Court opened the first-instance trial of eight defendants charged with "Abusing their position and authority while performing official duties" in the case of cheating on the 2018 National High School Graduation Examination in the province.
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| The exam cheating scandal in Son La has attracted significant public attention. |
The case involves eight defendants: Mr. Tran Xuan Yen (former Deputy Director of the Son La Provincial Department of Education and Training); Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Nga (former specialist in the Examination and Quality Management Department); Mr. Dang Huu Thuy (former Deputy Principal of To Hieu High School); Ms. Cam Thi Bun Son (former Deputy Head of the Political and Ideological Department); Mr. Lo Van Huynh (former Head of the Examination and Quality Management Department); Nguyen Thanh Nhan (former Deputy Head of the Examination and Quality Management Department); Do Khac Hung and Dinh Hai Son (former officers of the Internal Political Security Department, Son La Provincial Police).
All eight defendants were tried for the crime of "Abusing their position and authority while performing official duties" under Article 356 of the 2015 Penal Code.
Not only will the teachers have to appear in court, but among the 47 people with related rights and obligations are the candidates on the list of those whose scores were inflated, as well as their parents. In other words, both teachers and students involved will have to appear in court.
The trial panel consisted of five members, with Judge Quan Huu Chien presiding. Representing the prosecution at the trial were two prosecutors, Le Thi Thu Ha and Nguyen Van Thanh.
The trial is expected to last five days, from September 16th to September 20th.
