The findings were detailed in a newly issued inspection report on preventing waste in the management and use of public land and housing by state agencies and enterprises in An Giang.

One significant violation involved An Giang Construction and Installation Joint Stock Company. The inspection revealed that three plots of land belonging to this enterprise were used for clay extraction to produce bricks and tiles without a mineral extraction license. This activity was identified as violating the Law on Minerals and the Land Law, showing signs of the crime of "Violating regulations on research, exploration, and exploitation of resources" under Article 227 of the Penal Code.

According to the report, from 2014 to 2023, An Giang Construction and Installation Company illegally extracted 2,3 million m3 of clay from an area of 406.600 m2. The Government Inspectorate referred the case information to the Ministry of Public Security for review and processing according to regulations. The inspection agency also recommended that the An Giang Provincial People's Committee and its Chairman direct the precise determination of the volume of illegally extracted minerals. This would serve as a basis for calculating illicit gains and compelling their return to the state budget.

A quarry area of An Giang Construction and Installation Joint Stock Company. Photo: *Bao An Giang*

Land auctions, leases found with violations

The inspection report also highlighted numerous shortcomings in the management and use of public land. Before administrative reorganization, the An Giang Provincial People's Committee organized and approved the auction results for an alluvial land plot spanning 109.000 m2. At the time of the auction, the land lacked a land use plan and exploitation targets. The Government Inspectorate determined this violated the Land Law and related regulations.

Furthermore, before administrative reorganization, the An Giang Provincial People's Committee leased three alluvial land plots without conducting an auction for land use rights. The inspection agency requested clarification of responsibilities and strict handling of violations to prevent losses and waste.

The establishment of Nui Den Tourism Joint Stock Company, along with the management and use of state capital and assets within this enterprise, requires further clarification, especially regarding the approval and implementation of the Nui Den Resort project. The Government Inspectorate also called for a review of the management and use of Phu Quoc Stadium and the leasing of premises and public assets by the former Phu Quoc City Culture, Sports, and Tourism Center. If the inspection process uncovers signs of criminal law violations, the case files must be transferred to investigative agencies for review and processing according to regulations.

Numerous public land and housing properties abandoned, encroached upon

Another issue highlighted by the Government Inspectorate is that many public land and housing properties have been slow to be processed, remaining abandoned or encroached upon for extended periods. In the former Rach Gia City, before administrative reorganization, 22 public land and housing properties were left abandoned for 6 to 11 years. Five other properties were encroached upon for over 6 years and are subject to recovery and processing.

In Phu Quoc, 7 school sites were abandoned for over 6 years, and one property was encroached upon. Additionally, 40 surplus public land and housing properties received by the Land Fund Development Center since 9/2025 currently lack a usage plan and have deteriorated.

The Government Inspectorate recommended that the Prime Minister direct the An Giang Provincial People's Committee to review, clarify responsibilities, and handle or propose handling according to regulations for all organizations, collectives, and individuals involved in the identified violations.