A Hanoi court began proceedings on June 23rd involving 17 individuals accused of embezzlement and abuse of power related to activities at Nam Trieu Company. Nam Trieu is a state-owned enterprise fully funded by the Security Industry Department under the Ministry of Public Security. The charges stem from alleged misappropriation of company assets and the exploitation of official positions for personal gain. Court documents indicate lower-level employees claim they were pressured into providing funds for “diplomatic” purposes. The trial centers on a significant corruption case within a company directly linked to the Vietnamese security apparatus. Further details regarding the extent of the embezzlement and the identities of those involved are expected to emerge during the trial. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption within state-owned enterprises in Vietnam.