Thuan An Group case: 30 defendants prosecuted, nearly 260 billion VND and 140,000 USD recovered
At the press conference of the Ministry of Public Security on the afternoon of April 4 about the results of the fight against crimes related to waste in the past time, Lieutenant Colonel Vu Thanh Tung, Deputy Director of the Department of Investigation Police on Crimes of Corruption, Economy, and Smuggling, said that since the beginning of the year, 15 cases/59 defendants have been prosecuted, an increase of 50% in the number of cases and 34% in the number of defendants compared to the same period in 2024 for crimes related to waste.
In which, the Department of Investigation Police on corruption, economic crimes, and smuggling has prosecuted 2 major cases that have attracted public attention:
On January 2, 2025, the case of "Receiving bribes; Violating bidding regulations causing serious consequences" occurred at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Hoang Dan Company and related units and localities; prosecuted 12 defendants causing waste and damage of over 230 billion VND.
On March 2, 2025, the case of "Violating regulations on State asset management causing loss and waste" occurred at the VICEM Commercial Operations and Transaction Center Building Project, under the Vietnam Cement Corporation, prosecuted 4 defendants, initially determining that the defendants caused a loss of 310 billion VND.
Regarding the two projects to build Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital, Facility 2, on March 28, 2025, the Government Inspectorate issued Conclusion No. 528 dated March 21, 2025. Implementing the direction of the leaders of the Ministry of Public Security, the Department of Investigation Police on Corruption, Economic Crimes, and Smuggling is currently coordinating with the Government Inspectorate to receive dossiers, information and documents, and will review and assign solutions in accordance with the provisions of law.
Regarding the progress of the investigation into the case that occurred at Thuan An Group Joint Stock Company, Lieutenant Colonel Vu Thanh Tung said that the Department of Investigation Police on corruption, economic crimes, and smuggling has prosecuted 3 cases and 30 defendants.
The case of "Violating bidding regulations, causing serious consequences; Giving bribes; Receiving bribes; Taking advantage of positions and powers to influence others for personal gain; Taking advantage of positions and powers while performing official duties" occurred at Thuan An Group Joint Stock Company and related units, prosecuted 22 defendants and is expected to conclude the investigation in the first quarter of 2025.
The case of "Giving bribes, Receiving bribes" occurred at the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Infrastructure Management Board project and related units, 4 defendants were prosecuted. The case of "Giving bribes; Receiving bribes" occurred in Dak Lak province and related units, 4 defendants were prosecuted.
Regarding the asset recovery work in the three above cases, the Deputy Director of the Department of Investigation Police on Corruption, Economic Crimes, and Information Smuggling said that the authorities have seized nearly 260 billion VND and nearly 140,000 USD.
