Hanoi police announced on the evening of 19/9 that they have prosecuted 28-year-old Le Huong Ly, a resident of Dong Da ward, for defamation, a day after initiating criminal proceedings.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Ly posted defamatory content about Miss Universe Vietnam Quynh Hoa on social media on 12/9 stemming from a personal dispute. The post reportedly contained sensitive information and vulgar language.

Le Huong Ly at the police station. Photo: Hanoi Police

Le Huong Ly at the police station. Photo: Hanoi Police

Police stated that the information Ly shared online was "false, seriously damaging to Quynh Hoa's reputation and honor, and infringing on her legal rights and interests."

Quynh Hoa's representative told VnExpress that the widely shared post led to misunderstandings about the beauty queen, significantly disrupting her life and her family's due to "baseless rumors."

"At the time, Miss Universe Vietnam chose to work with authorities to ensure the situation was properly investigated and addressed, providing a clear response to the public," her representative explained.

Miss Universe Vietnam Bui Quynh Hoa. Photo: FBNV

Miss Universe Vietnam Bui Quynh Hoa. Photo: FBNV

27-year-old Bui Quynh Hoa, a Hanoi native, was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2023. She previously participated in Miss Ao Dai Vietnam World 2017 and Miss Vietnam Global 2018, winning the gold prize at Vietnam Supermodel 2018. In 2022, she finished in the top 10 of Miss Universe Vietnam and won the Supermodel International competition held in Thailand in September of the same year.

Quynh Hoa has also 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.

Pham Du