Shipping scandal: Executives’ hearing at high-level courtVietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Superior People’s Court on Thursday held an appeal hearing of Giang Kim Dat and three accomplices in a major corruption case that involves bankrupt State-owned firm Vinashin Ocean Shipping Ltd, or Vinashinlines. Giang Kim Dat escorted in the first instance court. – Photo tienphong.vnIn an initial trial on February 22, the Ha Noi People’s Court handed death penalties for embezzlement to Dat, 40, Vinashinlines former sales manager; and his 62-year-old ex-superior and former director general Tran Van Liem. Vinashinlines’ former chief accountant Tran Van Khuong, 67, received a life sentence for embezzling $110,000. Ten Vinashin executives were arrested and brought to trial on embezzlement charges so far.

Source: VietNamNet News August 17, 2017 10:41 UTC