Former Vinalines head
faces trial for corruption
HA NOI (VNS) - The former chairman of the Viet National
Shipping Lines (Vinalines) will stand trial next Thursday, December 12, in
what is considered one of the most anticipated corruption trials in recent
years.
According to
information released yesterday at the Ha Noi Supreme People's Court, Dung and
nine accomplices are charged with "intentionally violating State
regulations on economic management, causing serious consequences" during
his time heading Vinalines which suffered losses.
Also, four people
are charged additionally with "embezzlement of state property."
Dung had been on
the run since mid-May last year, when an indictment and arrest warrant were
issued for him, before being captured by police in September 2012.
Under his
leadership, a number of violations took place at the State-owned logistics
company from 2007-10. One violation related to the purchase and repair of
floating dock 83M. The initial cost was pegged at US$14.13 million, but later
skyrocketed to $24.3 million.
Originally built
in 1965, the dock did not meet licensing or registration requirements and has
been unsuitable for use for years.
Dung, 56, was
promoted to head of the Viet Nam Maritime Department in February 2012. - VNS
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Thứ Tư, 4 tháng 12, 2013
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