Wednesday, 2/9/2026 | 16:19 GMT+7

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan arrested

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan has been arrested on allegations of receiving bribes in a case involving Viet My Medical Investment Joint Stock Company.

The Police Department for Corruption, Economic, and Smuggling Crimes Investigation (C03), Ministry of Public Security, executed the decision to prosecute and temporarily detain Mr. Thuan on 2/9. He faces charges of receiving bribes under Clause 4, Article 354 of the Criminal Code.

Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan at the time of his arrest. Photo: Ministry of Public Security.

Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan at the time of his arrest. Photo: Ministry of Public Security.

Further updates to follow.

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/thu-truong-y-te-tran-van-thuan-bi-bat-5115826.html

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