Death Row Tycoon Truong My Lan's Yacht Price Cut by 44%
A luxury yacht owned by Truong My Lan, a tycoon sentenced to death for a massive fraud in Vietnam, has had its auction price slashed by 44% due to a lack of bidders. Two related passenger vessels have also seen significant price reductions. This action is part of the confiscation of assets stemming from her fraudulent activities.
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