Vietnam indicts 31 in ACV corruption case, including former chairman

Vietnamese authorities have indicted 31 people in a sweeping corruption investigation centered on the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV). The charges span multiple offenses, with former ACV Chairman Vu The Piet and former Deputy General Director Nguyen Tien Viet among those indicted for "violating regulations on bidding, causing particularly serious consequences."

The investigation, overseen by the Ministry of Public Security's Corruption Investigation Agency (C03), is part of a national anti-corruption drive. Colonel Pham Truong Giang, deputy head of C03, stated at a press conference that the agency is expanding its probe to fully uncover violations and recover assets for the state.

ACV, a state-controlled company managing over 20 airports nationwide, has faced scrutiny before. In April 2023, the company received administrative fines totaling 270 million Vietnamese dong for environmental violations during the construction of the Long Thanh International Airport. These violations included inadequate measures for dust control and wastewater management.

The ongoing investigation and indictments underscore the government's commitment to combating corruption, even within major state-owned enterprises. The case is being closely monitored by the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption, indicating its significance in the national anti-graft efforts.

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The agency is expanding its investigation into the case to clarify violations and apply measures to thoroughly recover assets for the state.