A total of 100 defendants were brought to court in connection with the case. Five defendants were given 20 years in prison for terrorism aimed at opposing the people’s administration, and two others 19 years on the same charge. Other defendants, including six on the run abroad, got jail sentences from 9 months to 18 years. Ninety-two defendants in the case were ordered to pay compensation for agencies, organisations and individuals suffering material and mental damage. In connection with this case, the provincial police in Đắk Lắk have conducted investigation and transferred 94 individuals to the provincial People's Procuracy on charges of terrorism against the people's government, engagement in terrorist activities, illegal immigration, and concealing criminals.

Source: Viet Nam News January 21, 2024 15:09 UTC