Four more face legal proceedings in Nhat Cuong case

The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security (C03) on January 21 launched legal proceedings against four more people for allegedly involving in the case of Nhat Cuong Mobile company.
Four more face legal proceedings in Nhat Cuong case ảnh 1The Investigation Police Agency has arrested three men with search warrants, namely Mai Tien Dung, Nguyen Bao Trung and Pham Van Hiep (from left to right) (Photo: dantri.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – TheInvestigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security (C03) onJanuary 21 launched legal proceedings against four more people for allegedlyinvolving in the case of Nhat Cuong Mobile company.

The C03 arrested three menwith search warrants also issued for them. Meanwhile, another man is beingwanted on suspicion of smuggling.

Last May, the police issued anationwide wanted notice against Bui Quang Huy, director-general of Nhat CuongTechnic Co., Ltd, the parent company of Nhat Cuong Mobile, a popular smartphonechain store in Hanoi.

Huy, born in 1974, wascharged with smuggling; money laundering; and violating accounting regulations,causing serious consequences. When the police attempted to arrest him, he fledthe country.

Huy and his accomplices are accused of organising a transnationalsmuggling ring and establishing two systems of accounting documents to concealtrillions of VND worth ofrevenues.

Two officials at the HanoiPlanning and Investment Department were also detained for allegedly violatingbidding regulations, leading to serious consequences in the case.

Starting in 2001 as a small mobile repair shop, Nhat Cuong Mobile became one of the best-known retailers of smartphones and othermobile devices. When investigation started, it boasted nine stores with onewarranty centre in Hanoi./.
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