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Trinh Van Quyet's path from a billionaire to defendant in court

By ballooning Faros’s capital by VND4.3 trillion and artificially pushing up the ROS share price, Trinh Van Quyet became the richest billionaire on the stock market, and his wife was once listed among the top 10 billionaires.

Over 200 linked to Trinh Van Quyet’s crimes evade trial

Over 200 individuals, including relatives and acquaintances of former FLC Group Chairman Trinh Van Quyet, have been implicated in assisting his criminal activities. However, they will not face trial.

SSC suspends Deloitte Vietnam auditors following SCB fraud case

The State Securities Commission has suspended the professional status of four auditors from Deloitte Vietnam following the SCB case. This decision has raised questions regarding the role and responsibility of auditors in such incidents.

Ministry stops property transactions of 11 individuals in rubber group’s case

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has requested information about the assets of 11 individuals involved in the case of the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG), and to stop business transactions of these people.

Six-year delay: 'Made in Vietnam' policy stalled after Asanzo scandal

Mr. Pham Van Tam, former Chairman of Asanzo Group, was arrested a few days after being prosecuted. Reflecting on the past, a policy aimed at bringing transparency following the Asanzo scandal has yet to materialize.

Shark Tank Vietnam stars battle scandals and financial woes

Famous in the business world, many "sharks" from the Shark Tank Vietnam TV show have faced significant challenges, ranging from scandals and financial losses to legal troubles.

Former Asanzo Chairman Pham Van Tam detained in tax evasion case

The Ho Chi Minh City Police Department has changed the preventive measure from a travel ban to temporary detention for Pham Van Tam, the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asanzo Group.

Tax evasion charges for Asanzo’s Shark Tam amid long-standing controversies

Mr. Pham Van Tam, known for the rapid growth of the "Made in Vietnam" Asanzo TV brand, has been involved in multiple scandals concerning product origins, taxes, and fertilizer projects, leading to significant trouble over the years.

More bad news for major machinery manufacturer: CEO arrested

The arrest of Phan Pham Ha, CEO of the Vietnam Engine and Agricultural Machinery Corporation (VEAM) has extended the list of the corporation’s leaders sentenced to prison.

Thousands of trucks exposed to sun and rain remain unsold in Thanh Hoa

Thousands of inventoried trucks belonging to the VEAM (Vietnam Engine And Agricultural Machinery Corporation) automobile factory remain unsold, though the starting price is lower than the cost price.

2 foreigners wanted for illegal $4.5b overseas money transfers for Truong My Lan

Two foreigners are wanted by authorities for their alleged involvement in illegal cross-border transfers of US$4.5 billion related to Van Thinh Phat group and its chairwoman, Truong My Lan.

Van Thinh Phat urged to compensate victims in billion-dollar bond scandal

Police are urging Van Thinh Phat group to collaborate with Tan Viet Securities and Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SCB) to compensate over 35,000 victims in a billion-dollar bond fraud case, considered the most severe in Vietnam’s history.

How Truong My Lan and associates illegally transferred US$4.5bil across borders

In the second phase of the Van Thinh Phat case, the investigative agency has uncovered illicit financial activities abroad, involving over 106 trillion VND (equivalent to $4.5 billion) orchestrated by Truong My Lan and other individuals.

Victims demand urgent resolution of billion-dollar Van Thinh Phat bond fraud

Victims of the billion-dollar Van Thinh Phat bond fraud case are urging authorities to expedite the investigation since they face financial ruin.

2nd phase of Van Thinh Phat case: Massive ssset seizure of Truong My Lan

In the second phase of the Van Thinh Phat case, the Investigation Agency has undertaken extensive measures to freeze, seize, and temporarily detain a substantial amount of assets linked to Truong My Lan and other defendants.

Thirty-four proposed to be prosecuted in 2nd phase of Van Thinh Phat case

The police have recommended prosecuting convicted property tycoon Truong My Lan and 33 others for fraudulent appropriation of assets, money laundering and illegal cross-border currency trafficking, the ministry released on June 5.

Ministry reveals investigation results of Phuc Son, Thuan An cases

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on June 1 revealed investigation results of the cases at the Phuc Son Group JSC and Thuan An Group JSC.

Police issues search warrant for Bamboo Airlines’ former CEO for alleged crimes

The police are searching for Dang Tat Thang, former Chairman and CEO of Bamboo Airways, after receiving allegations of rights infringement against him.

Police continue urging victims to come forward in $1b bond fraud

Police are continuing to urge victims to come forward and provide any relevant information and documents in a VNĐ30 trillion (US$1.18 billion) bond fraud case, part of what is considered the largest financial scandal in Vietnam’s history.

Procuracy proposes rejecting appeals for former Health Minister, Viet A CEO

The People's Procuracy on May 16 proposed the court reject appeals for reduced sentences from former Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long and General Director of Viet A Technologies JSC Phan Quoc Viet in the Viet A case.