Vietnamese officers prosecuted for receiving bribes to arrange customs clearance order
The bribery took place when thousands of tractor-trailers were stuck at Vietnam’s border gates with China in Lang Son
The bribery took place when thousands of tractor-trailers were stuck at Vietnam’s border gates with China in Lang Son
The case took place at the police station in Phu Tho Hoa Ward, Tan Phu District
Police inspectors have been asked to carry out an investigation into the case
Tenma Vietnam reportedly gave bribes worth VND5 billion to the officials in June 2017 and August 2019
Japanese media reported the firm bribed Vietnamese officials VND5 billion (US$214,600) to escape tax duties
One of the three is deputy head of the anti-corruption office under the Ministry of Construction
The five inspectors purportedly asked a business in Vinh Phuc Province to pay billions of dong to cover up a violation
The wrongdoing was captured in a video clip shot by a local news outlet
514 officers demonstrated integrity, refusing to receive bribes which otherwise amounted to some $6,250
The officer told the offender his fine would be halved if paid directly to him