Former Da Nang chairmen jailed over violations in state asset, land management
Tran Van Minh and Van Huu Chien were sentenced to 17 years and 12 years in prison, respectively
Tran Van Minh and Van Huu Chien were sentenced to 17 years and 12 years in prison, respectively
The two vice ministers were handed jail sentences in January for the 'lack of responsibility' displayed while allowing a notorious business tycoon to take over state assets
So far, 14 former officials in Da Nang have been put under criminal investigation for links to the ex-fugitive Vu’s illegal activities
The first instance court is expected to last for three days, concluding on Wednesday
The ex-top officers are allegedly linked to jailed Da Nang business tycoon Phan Van Anh Vu
He is involved in the violations that are linked to Phan Van Anh Vu, a.k.a. Vu ‘Nhom’
Four other suspects are also facing charges for links to Phan Van Anh Vu’s case
The 1,000-square-meter villa is valued at around VND100 billion (US$4.4 million)
There is only a fine line between gift-giving and bribery
Police were waiting for Vu “nhom” at Noi Bai International Airport to capture him upon landing