Recently, images and clips appeared on social media showing many leaders of Long Chau commune (Yen Phong district, Bac Ninh province) allegedly playing cards. Below the mat were many bills of different denominations.

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Images appearing on social media are said to be some leaders of Long Chau commune (Yen Phong district, Bac Ninh province) gambling for money. Photo: Social media
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Many bills of different denominations appeared under the mat. Photo: Cut from clip

Speaking with VietNamNet reporter on the morning of February 11, Mr. Hoang Ba Huy, Secretary of Yen Phong District Party Committee (Bac Ninh province) said that regarding the images and clips circulating on social networks about information that some leaders of Long Chau commune were gambling for money, on the afternoon of February 10, the Standing Committee of Yen Phong District Party Committee held a meeting and requested the Long Chau Commune Party Committee to report and explain immediately on February 11.

"We have also assigned the District Police to investigate and verify who is spreading this content. The nature of the incident will be reported specifically after the District Police complete the investigation," said Mr. Huy.

The case is currently under investigation.