Insulting a commune official on Facebook, a man was fined 7.5 million VND

Quynh Luu District Police have just issued a decision to administratively sanction Mr. NVL (39 years old, residing in Quynh Ba Commune, Quynh Luu District) for posting information that insults the reputation of agencies and organizations on social networks.

Previously, due to previous frustration with the People's Committee of Quynh Ba commune in resolving land issues, Mr. NVL used his personal Facebook account to comment insultingly on the local government.

Specifically, after a friend shared information on social media about the police temporarily detaining an officer of the Office and Treasurer of the People's Committee of Quynh Ba Commune to investigate the act of embezzlement of property, Mr. NVL used his personal Facebook account to comment, many of which contained content that was stereotypical and insulting to the honor and reputation of the local government.

Quynh Luu District Police invited Mr. NVL to work. At the police station, Mr. NVL clearly recognized the problem, admitted his violations, posted an apology and pledged not to repeat the offense.

Mr. NVL's behavior violated Point a, Clause 1, Article 101 of Decree No. 15/2020/ND-CP dated February 3, 2020 of the Government stipulating administrative sanctions in the fields of post, telecommunications, radio frequencies, information technology and electronic transactions (amended and supplemented by Decree 14/2022/ND-CP dated January 27, 2022 of the Government). Based on the nature and severity of the violation, Quynh Luu District Police issued a Decision to fine Mr. NVL VND 7.5 million.