Can Tho authorities prosecute 7 more people in coffin parade case

Authorities in Can Tho have prosecuted seven additional individuals for “disturbing public order” in connection with a controversial street parade involving a coffin. The incident occurred on June 4 near the Nhat Tam coffin business on Le Duan Street, where a group of people paraded a coffin through the street during a birthday celebration disguised as a death anniversary. During the parade, a person inside the coffin reportedly sat up and danced with the crowd, causing a disruption to traffic and public security.

The seven newly prosecuted individuals include Ly Tuyet Cuong, Nguyen Thai Nguyen, Do Van Vu, Tra Dat, Cao Sang, Nguyen Phuc Thinh, and Huynh Thi Dieu. These individuals have been released on bail with restrictions on leaving their place of residence.

This brings the total number of people prosecuted in this case to 14. Previously, in June, seven other individuals, including the owner of the coffin business, Nguyen Hoang Nhat, were prosecuted and detained for the same offense.