Former Director of Electricity and Renewable Energy Department Phuong Hoang Kim was arrested to investigate the crime of Abusing position and power while performing official duties.
On the evening of May 23, the Ministry of Public Security's Security Investigation Agency issued a decision to prosecute, order temporary detention, and search the residence and workplace of Mr. Phuong Hoang Kim, 51 years old, former Director of the Department of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Industry and Trade, to investigate the crime of abusing position and power while performing official duties, according to Article 356 of the Penal Code.
The prosecution decisions have been approved by the Supreme People's Procuracy. Mr. Kim's specific violations have not been announced.
This is a new development as the Ministry of Public Security expands the investigation into the case of abusing position and power while performing official duties. occurred at the Ministry of Industry and Trade and provinces and cities.
At least eight people have been arrested, including Mr. Hoang Quoc Vuong, former Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, one day after his retirement; Mr. Nguyen Danh Son, Director of the Electricity Trading Company.
In August 2017, the Department of Electricity and Renewable Energy was established on the basis of separation from the General Department of Energy. Mr. Kim is the director.
In November 2019, Mr. Kim became Director of the Department of Energy Conservation and Sustainable Development, Ministry of Industry and Trade.
TN (according to VnE)