Suspect Hoang Van Hung

According to the prosecutor, because of the giving and receiving of money between Mr. Hung and Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan - former Deputy Director of the Public Security TP. Hanoi, only 2 people know, so the conviction is not enough evidence. At the trial, Mr. Hung repeatedly complained and asked the procuracy to present evidence, if given, he is ready to bear all responsibility. At the same time, he also asked to confront Mr. Tuan and Mrs. Hang but was not resolved. The representative of the Procuracy said that in order to conduct a confrontation, two conditions must be met, firstly, there is a contradiction in the testimony, secondly, it has not been resolved by other measures. And in this case, although there are contradictions between the testimonies, because the procedural authorities have not carried out other investigative measures, they are not qualified to confront. Also in the trial, despite being interrogated many times, Mr. Hung still refused to admit it, and made up a slander for the investigation agency.

In addition, when defending himself, defendant Hung also stated that the testimony of Mr. Tuan, Mr. Son and Ms. Hang was not objective, he said that all 3 people had discussions and blamed themselves. But from the procuracy said that at the time of prosecution, and detention between Mr. Tuan, Mr. Son and Ms. Hang in different locations; During detention, no one has access to a personal lawyer or family. And all 3 have clear and similar testimony about Mr. Hung's behavior. Therefore, this testimony is considered by the Procuracy to be objective and is the basis for accusing defendant Hung.

On the morning of July 21, 2023, the procuratorate released a video of Hoang Van Hung receiving a briefcase sent by former Deputy Director of Hanoi Police Nguyen Anh Tuan. And Mr. Tuan confirmed that there was 450,000 USD inside. At the whole session, Mr. Hung continued to deny and confirmed that there were 4 bottles of wine in the suitcase.