The Party Central Committee\'s Commission for Inspection has decided to refer the investigation of wrongdoings committed by Pham Thanh Binh, Chairman of the Management Board of the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin), to an investigation agency to consider criminal proceedings.
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| Pham Thanh Binh, Chairman of the Management Board of Vinashin (Photo: VietnamPlus) |
Documented on a notice dated July 12, the Commission concluded that Mr. Binh, Secretary of Vinashin\'s Party Committee, committed serious wrongdoings and should be subject to a criminal investigation.
The Commission also said it was considering appropriate disciplinary actions to take against Mr. Binh.
Mr. Binh has been accused of irresponsibly mobilizing, managing and using State capital, leading to great losses that pushed Vinashin to the verge of bankruptcy.
The Commission determined that Binh also seriously violated State-bidding regulations while developing large-scale projects invested in by Vinashin and its affiliates.
He established many Vinashin subsidiaries and joint stock companies that failed to meet financial viability requirements while unlawfully appointing his son and his younger brother as holders of the State’s stake at Vinashin and to other positions therein.
Such wrongdoings stemmed from both irresponsible neglect and intentional lawbreaking motivated by self-interest, which caused serious economical, political and social consequences, the Commission said.
The Commission also stated that in the past several years, Vinashin has submitted false reports to the Government about the group’s financial condition.
Mr. Binh’s misconduct and that of other Vinashin officials likely violated the penal codes, making a criminal investigation is necessary.
Citing Decision 25-QD/TW, issued on November 24, 2006 by the Politburo,: “If any Party member commits wrongdoings at such an extent that they are subject to legal treatment, such wrongdoings shall be referred to relevant competent agencies for consideration.”
