Security tightened at the trial of Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang and accomplices

On the morning of September 21, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Court opened the first-instance trial of Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang (General Director of Dai Nam Joint Stock Company) and 4 accomplices for the crime of "Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State, the rights and legitimate interests of organizations and individuals". The public has always been interested in this case, so from early morning, many people flocked to the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Court to follow the trial.

At around 6am, a car took Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang to court. Ms. Hang wore a white shirt and looked quite calm.

At 8am, singer Dam Vinh Hung and Vy Oanh appeared and completed the procedures to attend the trial. Reporters were arranged in a separate room and worked through a screen.

Many police forces monitor the gate area and in front of the courtroom, only those with summonses are allowed to enter.

Images recorded by VietNamNet reporters on the first day of the trial:

Authorities were deployed to ensure security at the trial. Photo: Thanh Hue

Many curious people came to watch outside the court.

Of the 12 people with related rights and obligations, only singer Dam Vinh Hung, singer Vy Oanh, Ms. Truong Thi Viet Ha, and Ms. Dang Thi Han Ni were present in court. The rest authorized lawyers or submitted applications for trial in absentia.

At nearly 8:00 a.m., Mr. Huynh Minh Hung (aka singer Dam Vinh Hung) entered the security check area to attend the trial of Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang and her accomplices.

Ms. Nguyen Thi My Oanh (aka singer Vy Oanh) was also present to attend the trial. Photo: Thanh Hue

From early morning, a large crowd of people gathered in front of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Court headquarters and overflowed to the gate of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Procuracy on the opposite side.

A large number of police forces appeared early in the morning to regulate traffic in the area and ensure security and order.

Before the trial, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Court issued a notice advising against large gatherings in front of the headquarters during the trial days of the case of Nguyen Phuong Hang and accomplices.

Livestream army in front of the Courthouse.

Comedian Duy Phuong was also present, doing livestream.

Security in front of the court was tightened.

Control of people entering the trial

The "covered" car took the defendants to court. Photo: Thanh Hue

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/an-ninh-siet-chat-tai-phien-xu-ba-nguyen-phuong-hang-va-dong-pham-2192392.html