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Prosecution of Phu Le and wife for financial crimes

Overview

Hanoi police and the Ministry of Public Security have prosecuted and detained social media personality Le Van Phu, known as ‘Phu Le’, and his wife, La Thuy Kieu, for serious financial crimes. The investigation involves violations of state accounting regulations and the illegal printing, issuance, and sale of invoices intended for state budget collection.

Between 2017 and 2023, the couple operated three companies specializing in cosmetics and functional foods: Thien Phu Import Export Trading Service Co., Ltd., Thanh Quang Dang Co., Ltd., and Thien Phu Group Co., Ltd. Investigators found that more than 107 billion VND in sales revenue was diverted into ten personal bank accounts belonging to the suspects and their relatives rather than being recorded in corporate books. To reduce tax liabilities, Kieu is accused of using the identification information of friends and relatives to create fraudulent sales invoices.

Recent developments in the investigation have identified additional suspects and entities. Khuc Thi Phuong Thuy, a director, and accountant Duong Thi Hoa have been prosecuted for allegedly maintaining dual bookkeeping systems to hide revenue at Thien Phu Trading and Import-Export Co., Ltd. Furthermore, Lu Thi Hoa is accused of assisting in collecting personal information to create 19 fraudulent invoices to conceal revenue discrepancies. Authorities have also uncovered signs of similar violations at Cosmetic Garden Vietnam Co., Ltd, involving the same director and accountant.

Phu Le admitted to promoting products, such as the supplement Loramen, using exaggerated claims on social media. He stated he promoted these items based on trust in his wife without fully verifying legal documentation or efficacy. Other prosecuted individuals include Phung Thi Thanh and Nguyen Thi Huong Lan.

Entities

Hanoi Police · Lã Thúy Kiều · Lê Văn Phú · Thien Phu Import Export Trading Service Co., Ltd. · Thien Phu Trading and Import-Export Co., Ltd

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Hanoi police initiated a criminal case and prosecuted four individuals.
[● 2 SOURCES] The four prosecuted individuals are Lê Văn Phú (Phú Lê), Lã Thúy Kiều, Phùng Thị Thanh, and Nguyễn Thị Hương Lan.
[● 2 SOURCES] The charges include violating accounting regulations causing serious consequences and illegal issuance of invoices.
[● 2 SOURCES] Le Van Phu, known as Phu Le, was born in 1980.
[● 2 SOURCES] Phu Le is a prominent social media figure known for producing music and content related to gangster themes.
[● 2 SOURCES] In August 2020, Phu Le was prosecuted for the crime of intentional infliction of injury.
[● 2 SOURCES] Phu Le maintains a significant social media presence, including 1.4 million Facebook followers and over 2.2 million YouTube subscribers.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Over 107 billion VND in sales revenue was transferred to personal accounts of the suspects and their relatives without being recorded in accounting books.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lã Thúy Kiều allegedly directed the creation of hundreds of fake sales invoices totaling billions of VND using relatives' identification data.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The suspects established three companies over a six-year period to trade cosmetics and functional foods.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A temporary detention order has been issued for Lê Văn Phú.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hanoi Police have prosecuted and temporarily detained Le Van Phu (Phu Le) to investigate criminal charges.

Timeline

5 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Hanoi Police prosecute Thien Phu Trading executives for accounting fraud
Hanoi Police have prosecuted the director and accountant of Thien Phu Trading and Import-Export Co., Ltd for accounting fraud, tax evasion, and issuing illegal invoices.
8 days ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Phú Lê and wife prosecuted for tax evasion and illegal invoice trading
Hanoi Police have prosecuted social media figure Phú Lê and his wife, Lã Thúy Kiều, for tax evasion and illegal invoice trading involving over 107 billion VND through their cosmetics and supplement businesses.
10 days ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Phú Lê and wife Lã Thúy Kiều prosecuted for major accounting fraud
Hanoi authorities have prosecuted social media figure Phú Lê and his wife Lã Thúy Kiều for accounting fraud and illegal invoicing involving over 107 billion VND in undeclared revenue.
10 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Phu Le, social media personality, prosecuted in Hanoi
Hanoi Police have prosecuted and detained social media personality Phu Le for accounting violations and the illegal sale of state budget invoices.

Sources

afamily.vn · baogiaothong.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · gamek.vn · kenh14.vn · kienthuc.net.vn · m.afamily.vn · soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn · vietnamplus.vn · vtv.vn

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