Nguyen Van Hau, chairman of construction firm Phuc Son, stands before the Hanoi People's Court on June 24, 2025. Photo by Danh Lam
Prosecutors say that between 2010 and 2024, Hau spent over VND132 billion ($5 million) bribing officials in northern Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho and central Quang Ngai Provinces to win contracts in 14 multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects in the provinces.
Hoang Thi Thuy Lan (C), former Party secretary of Vinh Phuc Province, is escorted to the trial, with a towel used to cover her handcuffs. Photo by Ngoc Thanh
Lan received the biggest bribes from Hau, totalling almost $2 million - in suitcases weighing up to 60 kilograms, according to the prosecutors.
Dang Trung Hoanh (R), former chief of staff of Mang Thit District Party unit, Vinh Long Province, received VND810 million ($30,950) from the scheme. Photo by Ngoc Thanh
Chu Quoc Hai (C), former deputy director of Vinh Phuc Province's Department of Natural Resources and Environment, received bribes worth VND563 million ($21,500). Photo by Ngoc Thanh
Le Viet Chu (C), former vice chairman, former Party secretary of Quang Ngai Province, received VND6 billion ($229,270) in bribes. Photo by Ngoc Thanh
Pham Hoang Anh, former vice secretary of Vinh Phuc Province's Party Committee, received VND853 million ($32,600) in bribes. Photo by Ngoc Thanh
