Dong Anh Electrical Equipment Corporation (EEMC) recently announced unusual information concerning Dang Phan Tuong, a board member.

The Ministry of Public Security's Investigation Police Agency (C01) initiated proceedings against Tuong during an ongoing investigation into a case involving National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT), PC1 Group, and other related entities.

Authorities have not yet publicly disclosed the specific charges or initial violations attributed to Tuong.

Tuong, 61, served as chairman of EVNNPT's member board for many years before retiring in September 2020 at his personal request. He was subsequently appointed as a board member of EEMC in November 2024, for the 2024-2029 term.

Dang Phan Tuong. Photo: EVNNPT

This prosecution follows similar actions against numerous leaders of power companies, including PC1, TV1, TV2, and TV3. As of July 2026, C01 has prosecuted 47 individuals for five charges: serious violations in bidding, serious violations in accounting, embezzlement of property, giving bribes, and receiving bribes.

According to C01, the 500kV Circuit 3 transmission line project, for which EVNNPT was the investor, exhibited multiple violations during its implementation. Both EVNNPT and its contractors committed infractions in preparing and approving cost estimates, drafting tender documents, organizing bids, and managing acceptance and settlement processes. Contractors also violated regulations across various project components.

The investigation identified 13 companies involved in the case: EVNNPT, the Northern, Central, and Southern Power Project Management Boards, PC1, Dong Anh Steel Pole Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Tan Phat Mineral JSC, Song Da 11 JSC, Electric Installation Co. 4 Ltd., and Power Construction Consulting JSCs 1, 2, 3, and 4.

During the investigation, C01 seized 45.8 billion VND, 1 million USD, and froze securities accounts with a total value of approximately 1,756 billion VND.