Vietnam Criminal Prosecution Initiated at Duc Giang Chemicals Group in Vietnam

Against the Background of Environmental Pollution

Criminal Prosecution Initiated at Duc Giang Chemicals Group in Vietnam

According to official information from the Portal of the Ministry of Public Security, following verification and evidence collection processes, the Investigation Police Agency has officially decided to initiate criminal proceedings regarding manufacturing, business, and resource management activities at Duc Giang Chemicals Group and its core subsidiary, Duc Giang Chemicals - Lao Cai Joint Stock Company. Concurrently, criminal charges have been pressed against 14 defendants.

The initial charges focus on the following offences: "Causing environmental pollution; Violating regulations on resource research, exploration, and exploitation; Violating accounting regulations, resulting in serious consequences."

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji