On 20/1, Saly (38), Truong Chi Thanh (40), and two others were indicted and detained by the Criminal Police Department (C02) under the Ministry of Public Security. They are being investigated for "fraudulent appropriation of property."

Nguyen Thuy Saly was identified as the leader of the case-fixing gang. *Photo: Ministry of Public Security*

According to the investigation, in July 2025, Saly's group approached Mr. Tuan (44), a relative of a defendant in a case C02 was handling. Knowing Mr. Tuan's concern, Saly claimed to have connections with leaders and high-ranking officials in judicial agencies.

The group asserted their ability to help the defendant secure bail, reduce the sentence, or even achieve an "innocent verdict." Believing their claims, Mr. Tuan transferred over 4 billion VND to Saly's group. After receiving the money, the suspects appropriated it for personal expenses without fulfilling any of their commitments.

Under the direction of Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Long, Deputy Minister of Public Security, C02 collaborated with professional units to arrest the group and expand the case investigation.

The accomplices in the case-fixing scam. *Photo: Ministry of Public Security*

C02 stated that the actions of Saly's group not only involved the appropriation of a large amount of property but also negatively impacted the reputation of the public security force and the sanctity of the law. The investigation agency affirmed that all judicial proceedings are strictly conducted according to regulations, and no individual can illegally interfere.

Quoc Thang

*The victim's name has been changed.