Vietnam Corruption Trial: Judge Questions 'Ignorance' Claims in $3.3M Embezzlement Case
A trial in Vietnam involving the embezzlement of VND 79 billion ($3.3 million) from the petroleum price stabilization fund has begun. Key defendants claimed their actions were unintentional or unknown, prompting the presiding judge to remark that "everyone feigns ignorance in court." The judge also questioned the use of the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for illegal activities, expressing concern for societal impact.
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