The Hanoi Police Department's investigative agency opened the defamation case on 18/9/2025.
Police received a complaint on 12/9 alleging that false information about Ms. Hoa had been posted and spread on Facebook. The police assessed the posts as "seriously defaming the honor and dignity of Ms. Hoa and causing damage to her legal rights and interests."
The Facebook post about Bui Quynh Hoa on 12/9 contained sensitive information and offensive language. This information sparked public backlash and became a topic of discussion on various social media groups.
On 19/9, Ms. Hoa's representative told VnExpress that the post and its subsequent shares led to widespread misunderstanding about her. The lives of Ms. Hoa and her relatives were severely disrupted by the "baseless rumors."
"However, Ms. Hoa chose to work with the authorities instead of immediately addressing the issue publicly, aiming to protect herself, verify the information, and handle the situation to provide a clear explanation to the public," her representative said.
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Miss Universe Vietnam Bui Quynh Hoa. Photo: FBNV |
Miss Universe Vietnam Bui Quynh Hoa. Photo: FBNV
Bui Quynh Hoa, born in 1998 in Hanoi, was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2023. She previously participated in Miss Ao Dai Vietnam World 2017, Miss Sea Vietnam Global 2018, and won the gold prize at Vietnam Supermodel 2018.
In 2022, she competed in Miss Universe Vietnam and finished in the top 10. In September of the same year, she won the Supermodel International competition in Thailand. Bui Quynh Hoa has served as a reality TV coach for Miss International Queen Vietnam and Miss Earth Vietnam 2023, and as a judge for Super Model International Philippines 2023.
Defamation is the act of fabricating and disseminating information known to be false to offend the honor and dignity or harm the legitimate rights and interests of others. This act seriously violates the right to protection of honor, dignity, and reputation of individuals and organizations.
According to Article 156 of the Criminal Code, those found guilty of defamation can face fines from 10 million to 50 million VND; non-custodial reform for up to two years; or imprisonment from three months to seven years if the act causes social disorder, is motivated by vile motives, or utilizes social media for dissemination. Offenders can also be banned from holding certain positions or practicing certain professions for one to five years.
Pham Du
