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Tan Hiep Phat founder sentenced to eight years in prison

Tran Qui Thanh, founder and former chief executive officer of Tan Hiep Phat Beverage Group, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for abusing trust to misappropriate property.

More officials investigated for suspected links with Phuc Son Group JSC

The police have officially started legal proceedings against Vice Chairman of the Vinh Phuc provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Khuoc and five others for their suspected involvement in the case at the Phuc Son Group JSC.

Truong My Lan sentenced to death in major bank fraud case

Truong My Lan, Chairwoman of property developer Van Thinh Phat Group, was sentenced to death at the first-instance trial in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11.

Legal proceedings launched against more defendants in Xuyen Viet Oil case

Legal proceedings have been launched against three more defendants when the Investigation Security Agency is expanding investigations into violations of Xuyen Viet Oil Company.

Shark Thuy of Shark Tank arrested, bogged down in debt

Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, better known as Shark Thuy, known as a ‘big fish’, is bogged down in difficulties and immersed in debt. On March 25, Thuy was arrested over allegations of committing fraud to appropriate properties.

Two more detained in Phuc Son case

The police have detained Pham Hoang Anh, deputy secretary of Vinh Phuc Provincial Party Committee, and Le Viet Chu, former secretary of Quang Ngai Provincial Party Committee, on alleged charges of taking bribes in the Phuc Son Group JSC case.

Tan Hoang Minh Chairman receives 8-year prison sentence for fraud

The Hanoi People’s Court on March 27 handed down prison terms to 15 defendants involved in the case of “obtaining property by fraud” at property developer Tan Hoang Minh.

Tan Hiep Phat founder, daughters to stand trial next month

Tran Qui Thanh, founder of Tan Hiep Phat Beverage Group, and his two daughters will stand trial in April on alleged charges of abusing trust to misappropriate assets totaling VND1,048 billion.

Former ’Shark Tank’ investor arrested for fraud

Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, President of Egroup Education Corporation, famous for his appearance as a judge in the TV show 'Shark Tank Vietnam', was arrested yesterday for allegedly 'Fraudulently appropriating property'.

Chairman of Tan Hoang Minh Group faces 10 years in jail

The prosecution has recommended sentencing Do Anh Dung, chairman and CEO of Tan Hoang Minh Group, to nine or 10 years in prison on charges of fraud and misappropriation of assets.

Trial begins for 15 defendants in Tan Hoang Minh Group's $348m fraud case

The defendants are accused of conspiring in deceptive practices, fabricating business activities, and manipulating financial reports to create a facade of legitimacy.

Van Thinh Phat chairwoman offers to sell assets to compensate for damages

During an ongoing trial in HCM City, the 68-year-old real estate tycoon said she would use her personal assets, excluding those seized and frozen by the police, to resolve the consequences of the fraud case if found guilty.

Tran Quy Thanh: from extra-wealthy man to accused criminal

The owner of Tan Hiep Phat Group, Tran Quy Thanh, was once considered a super wealthy businessman, second only to the wealthiest, Pham Nhat Vuong. However, Thanh has been denounced and arrested for alleged swindling.

Trial begins in largest financial fraud case in Vietnam

The chairwoman of major developer Van Thinh Phat went on trial Tuesday along with dozens of others, accused of embezzling US$12.5 billion in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case.

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court opens trial on major bank fraud case

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Court on March 5 began the first-instance trial on a major case involving property developer Van Thinh Phat Group, Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) and relevant units.

Hundreds of investors make compensation claims in stock manipulation case

According to the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), 685 securities investors have made claims for damages that they incurred when trading six FLC-family stocks related to the case of Trinh Van Quyet, who has been found manipulating the stock market.

Tan Hoang Minh appropriates VND8.6 trillion

The Hanoi People's Court yesterday informed the trial time for the case of ‘Property appropriation’ in Tan Hoang Minh Hotel and Trading Service Co. Ltd. (Tan Hoang Minh in short).

Police proposes prosecution of 51 individuals in FLC case

The Investigation Police Agency has forwarded the file of the case of stock market manipulation related to the FLC Group Joint Stock Company to the Supreme People's Procuracy, recommending the prosecution of 51 defendants in the case.

Van Thinh Phat fraud trial to begin next month in HCM City

The trial of Truong My Lan, chairwoman of property developer Van Thinh Phat accused of bribery, violating bank regulations and embezzlement at the Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SCB) will begin on March 5 at HCM City People’s Court.

HCM City wants property tycoon trial expedited to assuage public ire

Nguyen Van Nen, secretary of the city Party Committee, said it is important to also complete the trial of Truong My Lan this year since the case has caused public anger.