Man prosecuted for alleged abuse of freedom, democracy
Police have officially commenced criminal proceedings against Nguyen Son Lo, a man residing in Hanoi, for the charge of “abusing the rights of freedom and democracy to violate the State’s interests, rights and legitimate interests of organisations and individuals” under Article 331 of the Penal Code.
The headquarters of the SENA Research Institute for Technology and Development (Source: cand.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Police haveofficially commenced criminal proceedings against Nguyen Son Lo, a man residing in Hanoi, for the charge of “abusingthe rights of freedom and democracy to violate the State’s interests, rightsand legitimate interests of organisations and individuals” under Article 331 ofthe Penal Code.
The Investigation Security Agency under theMinistry of Public Security issued the decision on July 27.
Lo was bornin 1948. He resides in Hai Ba Trung district and works at the SENA Research Institutefor Technology and Development.
Police also search his home andworkplace, banned him from living the place of residence, and temporarilysuspended his exit from Vietnam.
The moves were taken after the investigation agency received approval from the Supreme People’s Procuracy./.
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