In the appeal hearing of the Van Thinh Phat case on November 21, the defense attorney for the defendant Do Thi Nhan stated that, since her arrest, the defendant had confessed honestly and voluntarily remedied the consequences by returning the entire amount of 5.2 million USD and adding 1 billion VND even though she was not asked. The defendant also actively cooperated with the investigation agency to clarify the violations at SCB.
The above circumstances will be considered by the council. Because, according to the provisions on mitigating criminal liability, there are grounds: The offender honestly confessed and repented. The offender actively cooperated with the responsible agency in detecting the crime or in the process of solving the case.
In his defense, defendant Nhan asked the court for leniency and recognition of his dedication and hard work in nearly 30 years of working in the banking industry. The defendant is sick and needs treatment.
If the defendant is sick, the regulations on treatment and health care will apply.
As for 30 years of service, there is nothing to mitigate the punishment. Everyone works and gets paid, that is normal for everyone. How many cadres, civil servants, and public employees, working over time will reach 20 years, 30 years. That is the law of life, there is nothing to merit, except in cases of exceptional achievements.
Not to mention, Do Thi Nhan works in the banking industry, was promoted to the position of Director of the Department of Banking Inspection and Supervision II of the State Bank, standing above many others, with no shortage of benefits.
For those holding high positions, it is even more important to know how to carry out public duties in accordance with regulations. In the case of defendant Do Thi Nhan, it is necessary to know how to protect the interests of the State, businesses, individuals, and organizations.
Civilized and fair law is in considering and punishing law violators according to their "crimes". The law is very humane with provisions on mitigating circumstances of criminal responsibility.
For defendant Do Thi Nhan, the Trial Panel will consider the relevant grounds and circumstances to determine the sentence, but taking 30 years of banking work and considering it as merit and dedication is not convincing.
Receiving a bribe of 5.2 million USD from defendant Truong My Lan and contributing to a "heaven-shattering" case like Van Thinh Phat, don't talk about achievements.
