In response to a growing anti-graft crackdown in Vietnam, police on Saturday ( May 4 ) detained the former head of the government office, Mai Tien Dung, on suspicion of abuse of power.
According to a declaration from the government, Dung, 65, was detained on April 30 as part of an investigation into a corruption case in Lam Dong, in the Central Highlands territory of Lam Dong.
On the allegations made against him, Dung was unavailable for remark.
The assault, which was started almost ten years ago and is known as the “blazing oven,” has recently gained momentum, with the resignations of hundreds of senior representatives and prominent corporate executives.
The National Assembly on Thursday voted to reduce its president, Vuong Dinh Hue, after having voted to reduce the government’s president, Vo Van Thuong, in March.
Unnamed transgressions and shortcomings were both formally acknowledged by Hue and Thuong. Neither of the people has made any public comments regarding the accusations brought against them.
State media reported that Dung’s imprisonment was connected to a real estate venture in Lam Dong state, despite the announcement on Saturday that provided no further information about his alleged crimes.
Under then-prime secretary Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Dung held the office of head of government from 2016 to 2021.
Phuc became Vietnam’s leader in April 2021 but resigned after less than two centuries for “violations and wrong” by officers under his command.  ,