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Over 32 trillion VND recovered in corruption cases, reports Chief Justice

Vietnam’s judiciary has intensified efforts in corruption trials, recovering vast amounts in six months.

Court sentences former Deputy Minister Hoang Quoc Vuong to six years

Former Deputy Minister Hoang Quoc Vuong was handed a six-year prison term for abusing his authority in a high-profile corruption case.

Former deputy minister to face trial in Vietnam’s rare earth mining scandal

According to the Hanoi People’s Court, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Linh Ngoc and several other defendants will stand trial on May 12 in a first-instance hearing.

Jail term of 6-7 years proposed for former deputy minister in solar energy case

A prison sentence of six to seven years was proposed for former Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong for "abusing position and power while performing duties" in a solar power case.

Former deputy minister on trial for $41M loss to EVN over solar pricing scheme

Hoang Quoc Vuong and 11 others face court over abuse of power and misconduct in energy project approvals.

Former lawmakers face appeal trial over corruption case tied to land deals

Luu Binh Nhuong seeks leniency while Le Thanh Van insists on his innocence ahead of appeals hearing.

Fewer bribes reported as Vietnam steps up public sector transparency

Survey shows drop in unofficial payments and increased trust in anti-corruption efforts.

Former Vietnam Tea Corporation CEO on trial for $1.5M state asset loss

Nguyen Thien Toan, former General Director of Vietnam Tea Corporation, is accused of violating regulations on managing state assets and causing a loss of over 38 billion VND (approximately USD 1.5 million).

Trial of ex-trade deputy Hoang Quoc Vuong to begin April 21

Hoang Quoc Vuong will face trial on April 21 for abusing his position to favor a solar power project, allegedly causing USD 41 million in losses to Vietnam Electricity (EVN).

Ex-An Giang chairman imprisoned in major sand mining corruption trial

Nguyen Thanh Binh was convicted for abusing his position after accepting bribes to facilitate illegal sand mining by Trung Hau 68 Company.

Ministers face accountability over major violations in Vietnam hospital projects

The Government Inspectorate urges strict disciplinary action and legal review of misconduct related to the Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospital projects, without delaying 2025 launch plans.

Former judicial record center director accused of accepting $1.7mil in bribes

Former leaders of the National Judicial Record Center exploited their assigned authority to solicit bribes in exchange for issuing judicial record certificates in violation of regulations.

Long Thanh Airport compensation violations under official monitoring

Dong Nai authorities place the controversial compensation case involving Long Thanh Airport under close supervision.

Former An Giang chairman faces 9-10 years in prison for illegal sand mining

Nguyen Thanh Binh and 42 accomplices stand trial for serious violations related to sand mining and money laundering.

Four high-ranking officials disciplined in Vietnam since early 2025

The Central Government has taken decisive action against corruption, disciplining four senior officials and intensifying asset recovery efforts.

When money talks: The scandal of Hau “Phao” and Phuc Son Group

With over $5.5 million in bribes, Hau “Phao” dominated public projects, causing massive state losses and legal fallout.

How 1 million USD in cash reached Vinh Phuc’s top official

Nguyen Van Hau’s sister described how she packed and delivered cash to her brother, who then handed it to former Party Secretary Hoang Thi Thuy Lan.

Unveiling the Phuc Son scandal: Bribery, corruption, and manipulated land prices

Investigators uncover massive bribery by Phuc Son Group’s chairman, who bribed provincial officials to lower land prices at the Vinh Phuc project.

Phuc Son Group Chairman accused of contract fraud, profiting over $11.3 million

Phuc Son Group Chairman Nguyen Van Hau is accused of fraudulent bidding and contract resale, illicitly profiting over $11.3 million from public funds.

Police seize luxury assets, land, and gold in Hau ‘Phao’ corruption case

Authorities have confiscated a massive collection of assets linked to the corruption scandal involving Nguyen Van Hau, also known as Hau ‘Phao’, chairman of Phuc Son Group.