Vietnam Deputy Health Minister Arrested for Bribe Allegations

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-09-02 15:24

Vietnam has arrested Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan for allegedly accepting substantial bribes. The arrest is part of a broader investigation into Viet My Medical Investment Joint Stock Company, which is accused of smuggling and violating accounting regulations. Thuan, a prominent oncologist, also served as the chairman of the National Medical Council. AI

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SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse · 2026-09-02 15:24

Vietnam arrests deputy minister over probe into huge bribes

Vietnamese police arrested a deputy health minister on Wednesday for allegedly accepting huge bribes, part of an investigation into a company accused of smuggling medical equipment, authorities said. Vietnam has pursued a high-profile anti-corruption campaign in recent years that…