Hanoi court sentences transnational money laundering ring members
The Hanoi People's Court sentenced a total of 21 defendants involved in a transnational money laundering ring led by Chinese nationals.
Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra receives another jail term
The Supreme Court of Thailand on June 6 sentenced former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to two years in prison for launching an illegal lottery programme while in office more than 10 years ago.
Strict punishment against public disorder people
The People’s Court of Phan Rang – Thap Cham city in the south central province of Ninh Thuan on August 22 opened the first instance hearing against six people on the charge of disturbing public order in the city on June 10-11.
Court upholds sentences against 14 defendants in airport terror plot
The High-level People’s Court in Ho Chi Minh City on June 5 decided to uphold sentences against 14 out of 16 defendants who had appealed in the case involved in a terrorism plot targeting Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
More than 4,000 prisoners get amnesty
Vietnam has granted amnesty to more than 4,000 prisoners who repented their crimes while serving prison sentences.
President’s decision on amnesty announced
The President’s Decision on Amnesty was announced at a press conference in Hanoi on Aug. 28 on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).