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Former National Assembly chairman's aide sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in prison

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Pham Thai Ha, former deputy director of the National Assembly Office and aide to the former National Assembly chairman, was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in prison by the Hanoi People's Court for accepting bribes to help Thuan An Group win bids.

Prosecutor rebukes lawyer's comparison in Thuan An bidding scandal

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The prosecutor strongly countered the lawyer's comparison to the Phuc Son bidding fraud case, highlighting a harsher sentence recommendation for Thuan An's chairman despite lower damages.

Lawyer: Former aide to ex-National Assembly chair made 'not overly dangerous' mistake

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Lawyer argues Pham Thai Ha's advocacy for Thuan An Group was "wrong but not overly dangerous," not warranting the heavy sentence proposed by the procuracy.

Former Thuan An chairman blames 'ask-give' mechanism for wrongdoing

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Defendant Nguyen Duy Hung suggested that the violations in five state-funded projects were partly due to the long-standing 'ask-give' mechanism, and hopes the case will be a lesson for other businesses to proactively avoid similar situations.

Former parliamentary assistant claims 'occupational hazards' in bid-rigging case

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Accused of influencing bid outcomes, Pham Thai Ha admitted guilt but asked the court to consider the "unforeseeable risks" inherent in his role.

Former National Assembly Office Deputy Chief of Staff Pham Thai Ha to stand trial

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On 8/9, Pham Thai Ha, former Deputy Chief of Staff of the National Assembly Office and former assistant to the former National Assembly Chairman, will stand trial, accused of accepting a 750 million VND thank-you gift from Thuan An Group.