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How indicted tycoons used the money they illegally appropriated

Having made big money from illegal activities, tycoons such as Vu Thi Thuy, former CEO of Nhat Nam Real Estate, and Than Van Thoai, former CEO of BBA Global JSC used the money for multiple purposes, including buying land plots and real estate.

Former HCM City deputy chair and real estate tycoon face prosecution

The Ministry of Public Security has concluded its investigation into one of Vietnam’s most significant public asset mismanagement cases, recommending charges against 22 individuals.

QCGL chairwoman accused of profiting $12 million from land deal

According to investigators, Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan, Chairwoman of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai (QCGL), allegedly earned nearly 300 billion VND (approximately US$12 million) in profit from buying and reselling the 39-39B Ben Van Don land project in HCM City.

Mailisa scandal: Owners give up luxury cars, gold, and cash to aid investigation

The couple behind Mailisa beauty clinic have paid over $12 million as authorities investigate a massive fake-import cosmetics scandal.

Top suspect in Mr Pips scam brought back to Vietnam from the Philippines

On the afternoon of December 15, during a press briefing by the Ministry of Public Security, Hanoi police confirmed the extradition of Le Khac Ngo, a key suspect in the high-profile Mr Pips case, from the Philippines to Vietnam.

Shark Binh faces new criminal charge of tax evasion

Nguyen Hoa Binh - also known as Shark Binh - has been officially charged with an additional crime: tax evasion, as announced by police officials in Hanoi during a year-end law enforcement press briefing on December 15.

Ba Huan’s former CEO denies ties to $2 million tax debt

The founder of Ba Huan affirms she and her family are no longer involved in the company’s operations after a recent tax enforcement decision.

17 indicted over durian export scandal after years of urgent warnings

Authorities indict 17 individuals for fraud and bribery tied to illegal durian exports to China, raising alarms about risks to Vietnam's fruit trade.

Vicem scandal: Four former executives indicted in expanded probe

Former Vicem deputy general director Ta Quang Buu and three others face charges in corruption case.

First-instance trial for Thuan An Group-related case to open in September

The Hanoi People’s Court will open a first-instance trial on September 8 for former Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Office Pham Thai Ha and 28 others charged in a sweeping corruption case linked to the Thuan An Group.

Ministry detains influencers over fake ‘green’ supplement scandal

Pham Quang Linh and Nguyen Thi Thai Hang, known for their online fame, are now facing serious legal consequences over a misleading health product.

Former SJC general director indicted amid gold price stabilization scandal

Le Thuy Hang, former General Director of Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC), faces charges of abusing her position, highlighting irregularities in gold price stabilization efforts.

Legal proceedings started against former Minister-Chairman of Gov't Office

The Public Security Ministry’s investigation police agency on April 30 started legal proceedings against and detained former Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung for.

Truong My Lan appeals against lower court verdict

Truong My Lan, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group Corporation, has appealed against the death sentence imposed on her by the lower court, said local media reports.

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.