Court reduces penalty for ex-official involved in VSS’s wrongdoings

Court reduces penalty for ex-official involved in VSS’s wrongdoings

The High-level People’s Court in Hanoi on February 21 reduced sentences for three defendants, including former Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Bach Hong, while upholding penalties for three others involved in violations at the Vietnam Social Security (VSS).
Former leaders of Vietnam Social Security to stand trial in September

Former leaders of Vietnam Social Security to stand trial in September

The People’s Court of Hanoi will hold the first instance trial from September 18-24 for six defendants in the case of “deliberating violations of State economic management regulations, causing serious consequences” at the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) and Agribank Financial Leasing Company No. 2 (ALC II).