Phuc Son Group chairman accused of paying millions in bribes to secure major projects in Vietnam


Top row, from left: Defendants Hoang Thi Thuy Lan, Le Duy Thanh, Cao Khoa, Dang Van Minh and others. - Photo nld.com.vn via VNS/ANN

HANOI: The Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Agency has concluded its probe into serious violations linked to Phuc Son Group Joint Stock Company and related organisations, recommending the prosecution of 41 individuals on various charges.

Investigators allege that Chairman of Phuc Son Group Nguyen Van Hau, also known as "Hau phao", paid VND132 billion (US$5.18 million) in bribes to former provincial leaders.

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