At the FLC trial on July 29, the court allowed the defendants to make their final statements.

Former FLC Group Chairman Trinh Van Quyet stated that throughout his business career, he had ambitions and dreams of developing fields such as golf courses, resorts, real estate, and aviation. He achieved certain accomplishments that were recognized and highly appreciated by society, transforming difficult areas and providing jobs for hundreds of thousands of workers.

However, in his pursuit to simultaneously achieve these large ambitions, he admitted to having taken actions that exceeded legal boundaries, leading to the current consequences.

Quyet expressed deep remorse, stating that despite his efforts over more than 20 years as a businessman, he could not change the fact that many of his relatives, friends, and colleagues who trusted him ended up facing legal troubles.

He apologized to them and earnestly requested the court to consider reducing the sentences for all related defendants, so they could reunite with their families soon.

The former FLC Chairman also apologized to all those identified as victims in the case.

Quyet emphasized that this case is a profound lesson that will haunt not only him but also the other defendants for life. He used his final words to request leniency for all defendants.

Quyet stated that he did not ask for leniency for himself, not because he didn't want it, but because it was difficult to do so at this moment, given the number of people affected.

He thanked the court and the representatives of the prosecution for listening and hoped the court would judge fairly, compassionately, and reasonably, allowing the defendants a chance to start anew.

During the debate at the FLC trial this morning, after the prosecution's rebuttal, Quyet's lawyer, Vu Dang Hai Yen, thanked the prosecution for reconsidering and reducing the number of victims from over 30,000 to around 25,000.

The lawyer requested the court to consider the severity of the sentences for Trinh Van Quyet and the other defendants, arguing that the case's societal danger had significantly decreased.

T. Nhung