Accordingly, the functional forces of Soc Trang province prosecuted 11 cases of corruption and crimes of position, including: 7 cases with 3 defendants embezzling property; 2 cases with 1 defendant abusing position and power to appropriate property; 1 case with 5 defendants lacking responsibility causing serious consequences and 1 case of bribery.

Regarding crimes against social order, the whole province discovered nearly 700 cases, arrested and handled 880 subjects. Of which, 100/109 cases of very serious and especially serious crimes were solved.

Local authorities assessed that the crime situation regarding social order was basically under control, with no unusual developments; crimes were identified, investigated, and promptly handled before the law.

However, drug crimes and abuses are still complicated, with an increasing trend in scale, nature and severity. Notably, 191 drug addicts escaped from the province’s drug rehabilitation center at the end of February.

In the coming time, Soc Trang province will continue to direct resolutely, tighten discipline and order in the work of ensuring security, order and social safety of units; at the same time, enhance coordination between departments, branches, unions and socio-political organizations in crime prevention.

Investigation into violations in procurement at Soc Trang Radio and Television Station Inspectors discovered many violations in the management and use of civil servants, and procurement packages for assets and equipment at Soc Trang Radio and Television Station.
Chairman of Soc Trang Province People's Committee requested Lottery Company to stop organizing delegations to study abroad and report on the effectiveness of the previous trip.
Former Chairman of Soc Trang City People's Committee prosecuted Mr. Vo Thanh Nhan - former Chairman of Soc Trang City People's Committee - was prosecuted for allocating land without proper authority and to the wrong subjects.