Former Thanh Hoa Vice Chairman Sentenced to 3 Years for Illegal Sand Mining Permits
Le Duc Giang, former Vice Chairman of Thanh Hoa province, has been sentenced to three years in prison by the Hanoi People's Court for illegally issuing sand mining permits, causing a loss of VND 5.2 billion (approximately $210,000). The case highlights issues of corruption and malpractice in resource management.
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