Nguyen Thi Kim Tien appeal trial begins in Hanoi

Nguyen Thi Kim Tien Bach Mai Hospital Viet Duc Hospital corruption trial Vietnam Ministry of Health

The Supreme People's Court in Hanoi is conducting an appeal trial for former Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and nine other defendants. The case stems from irregularities involving the second facility projects of Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital, which resulted in losses exceeding 800 billion VND.

Nguyen Thi Kim Tien, who was originally sentenced to six years in prison for violating regulations on state asset management, was absent from the proceedings due to inpatient treatment at Thong Nhat Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. She has filed an appeal seeking a reduced sentence and a suspended prison term. The prosecution has recommended a sentence reduction of six months to one year but noted that she is ineligible for a suspended sentence because her original six-year term exceeds the legal threshold.

Other defendants, including Le Thanh Thiem, the only individual convicted of fraud, are also seeking leniency. Thiem, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to return 2 million USD, cited personal health issues and family contributions as grounds for a reduced sentence. The prosecution has also proposed various sentence reductions for other co-defendants involved in the hospital projects.

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Bùi Quốc Hưng · Bạch Mai Hospital · Hacofood Group · Ministry of Health · Ministry of Public Security · Nguyen Thi Kim Tien · Rance Pharma · Supreme People's Court · Viet Duc Hospital · Việt Đức Hospital · Vĩnh Phúc Provincial Police

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[● 6 SOURCES] The original verdict sentenced Nguyen Thi Kim Tien to 6 years in prison for violating regulations on state asset use. nhandan.vn · baoxaydung.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn
[DISPUTED] Former Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien requested an appeal for a suspended sentence and reduced compensation. nhandan.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] The case involves irregularities at the second facility projects of Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital. baoxaydung.vn · cafef.vn · thanhnien.vn
[● 8 SOURCES] The Supreme People's Court in Hanoi opened an appeal trial on September 25 for 10 defendants. nhandan.vn · thanhnien.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Nguyen Doan Tu has completed his 29 billion VND financial obligation.
[● 4 SOURCES] Nguyen Thi Kim Tien has completed the 108 billion VND compensation required by the first-instance verdict. baoxaydung.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals submitted documents requesting leniency for the defendants.
[● 6 SOURCES] Nguyen Thi Kim Tien was absent from the appeal trial due to inpatient treatment at Thong Nhat Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. nhandan.vn · thanhnien.vn
[DISPUTED] The prosecution stated Nguyen Thi Kim Tien is ineligible for a suspended sentence. baoxaydung.vn · tienphong.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Le Thanh Thiem is the only defendant convicted of fraud. cafef.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The prosecution recommended reducing Nguyen Thi Kim Tien's sentence by 6 months to 1 year. baoxaydung.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Le Thanh Thiem was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to return 2 million USD. cafef.vn