Former Vietnam Health Minister, Nguyen Thanh Long, has been handed an 18-year prison sentence by a Vietnamese court for his involvement in a bribery scandal related to coronavirus test kits. According to reports from state media, Long was found guilty of accepting bribes worth $2.25 million. The scandal involved a local company colluding with officials to inflate the prices of test kits produced by a state-funded research unit. Long’s lawyers could not be reached for immediate comment. During the trial, Long expressed remorse, stating, “I was wrong, I am sorry.” This verdict comes as Vietnam continues its ongoing campaign against corruption, resulting in the investigation of numerous high-ranking officials. Notably, former president and premier Nguyen Xuan Phuc, along with two deputy prime ministers, have been forced to resign due to corruption allegations. (This story has been syndicated and has not been edited by NDTV staff.)
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Vietnam’s Ex Health Minister sentenced to 18 years in jail for Covid test kits scam.
