Deputy Minister Charged in Durian Export Bribery Scandal
A bribery scandal surrounding durian exports in Vietnam has escalated with the prosecution of a deputy minister from the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection. He is accused of abusing his position to issue unlawful policies and "sub-licenses," allegedly leading to substantial illicit gains. Other individuals have also been detained on charges of fraud and forgery in office.
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