Brian Jeffrey
53rd Session of the Central Inspection Committee
Between January 6 and January 8, the Central Inspection Committee held its 53rd session led by Tran Cam Tu, a member of the Politburo and the Committee’s Chairman.
The Committee evaluated reports detailing misconduct by Party members across several regions, including Khanh Hoa, Bac Giang, Lang Son, Binh Duong, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Nguyen Tan Tuan, who serves as the Deputy Secretary and Chairman of Khanh Hoa Province, was identified for breaching Party regulations and laws while fulfilling his duties.
These breaches were mainly related to ineffective anti-corruption measures and failure to uphold Party principles, leading to a detrimental impact on the trustworthiness of the Party and local authorities.
Additionally, Le O Pich, a member of the Provincial Party Committee and Director of Agriculture and Rural Development in Bac Giang, alongside Ly Vinh Quang, a former committee member and Vice Chairman of Lang Son, were found guilty of significant ethical and political missteps. Their conduct has negatively affected the reputation of Party bodies and local governance.
Furthermore, Nguyen Hoang Thao, a former Deputy Secretary of the Binh Duong Provincial Party Committee, and Vo Thanh Duc, the former Chief of the Binh Duong Police, faced disciplinary actions for disregarding democratic principles and failing to effectively tackle crime.
Nguyen Nhu Hieu, the Director of Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was also noted for breaching Party and state guidelines in his role, further undermining the Ministry’s reputation.
Considering the severity of these infractions, the Committee issued warnings to Nguyen Hoang Thao, Vo Thanh Duc, and Nguyen Nhu Hieu, while Nguyen Tan Tuan received a reprimand. They also recommended further disciplinary measures be taken against Le O Pich and Ly Vinh Quang.
The session included a review of various matters, such as the leadership structure of the Vietnam Red Cross Society and their operational compliance. Discrepancies in management, finance, asset utilization, and investment initiatives were noted, prompting the Committee to call for thorough self-assessment and improvements.
The Committee acknowledged the efforts by Party organizations to act on inspection findings and encouraged ongoing diligence to avert future issues.
Moreover, discussions on revisions to inspection and disciplinary guidelines took place, along with the resolution of a disciplinary appeal and other important issues.
