# Thien Minh Duc Group corruption investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thien-minh-duc-group-corruption-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-31T05:20:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Supreme People's Procuracy has indicted Chu Thi Thanh, Chairwoman of Thien Minh Duc Group, for embezzlement and the illegal trading of invoices and documents. Prosecutors allege that Thanh embezzled 79 billion VND from the Petroleum Price Stabilization Fund and earned over 20 billion VND through the illegal sale of invoices.

Several high-ranking officials from Thien Minh Duc Group, including deputy general directors and the chief accountant, have also been prosecuted. Additionally, two accountants from PVoil Vung Ang and Thien Minh Duc face embezzlement charges, with approximately 20 other defendants facing prosecution for related crimes. 

Investigations indicate that starting in early 2020, Thanh directed subordinates to sell petroleum without VAT invoices at lower prices to attract customers during COVID-19 related business difficulties. The case has been transferred to the Hanoi People's Court for trial.

## Claims

- The Hanoi People's Procuracy has completed the indictment of Dong Minh Tuan for fraud. (single source)
- Dong Minh Tuan used photo editing software to forge 309 bank transfer images. (single source)
- The fraudulent transactions totaled more than 13 billion VND. (single source)
- The defendant has only managed to repay more than 4 billion VND of the stolen amount. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Dong Minh Tuan indicted for 13 billion VND bank transfer fraud

A man in Hanoi faces indictment for forging bank transfer images to steal 13 billion VND from a merchant, while two other citizens in Vietnam were commended for returning lost cash and valuables.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dong-minh-tuan-indicted-for-13-billion-vnd-bank-transfer-fraud

### 2026-08-12: Thien Minh Duc Group Chairwoman accused of embezzling 79 billion VND

Chu Thi Thanh, Chairwoman of Thien Minh Duc Group, faces prosecution for embezzling 79 billion VND from a petroleum stabilization fund and engaging in illegal invoice trading.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thien-minh-duc-group-chairwoman-accused-of-embezzling-79-billion-vnd

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