Reopening the trial of the trade of more than 10 tons of sea turtles in Nha Trang: The happy ending after more than 3 years of waiting?

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Objects Hoang Tuan Hai
As noted by the Center for Natural Education (ENV), the People's Procuracy of Nha Trang City has recently completed the indictment of criminal prosecution for Hoang Tuan Hai in accordance with point (d) of the paragraph. 2 Article 190 of the 1999 Penal Code (Amended, Supplement 2009) with a penalty frame of 2 to 7 years imprisonment. This indictment replaces the one on March 1, 2017, prosecuting the subject of Hai under Clause 1, Article 190, with a fine of from VND 50 million to VND 500 million, non-custodial reform of up to 3 years or a prison term. from 6 months to 3 years.

Ms. Bui Thi Ha, Deputy Director of ENV said: “ENV fully agrees with the content of the new indictment of the People's Procuracy of Nha Trang City. This is a good result from the efforts of the proceeding agencies in clarifying the facts of the case and proposing a penalty frame appropriate for particularly serious damages of the offense. ”

Ms. Ha also expressed: “ENV hopes that the Trial panel will continue to maintain a strict stance in the forthcoming Hai trial. ENV believes that the imposition of a strict prison sentence (without a suspended sentence) and additional penalties commensurate with the particularly serious consequences of the conduct are very necessary and perfectly reasonable, continuing the fight. The largest number of marine turtles were arrested in history. ENV also hopes that the true mastermind of this sea turtle hunting, manipulating and trading line will soon be brought to light and severely punished. ”

Earlier, on March 20, Nguyen Mau Chien, the suspect, led a trade chain of ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and other rare, precious and rare wildlife products from Europe. Phi returned to Vietnam and was sentenced to 13 months in Ha Dong District People's Court for "Storing and transporting prohibited goods". However, according to ENV, the above sentence does not reflect the seriousness of the incident as well as the role of the mastermind of the subject, significantly reducing the meaning of the previous victories of the authorities as well as being unable to the Party and the State are determined in their efforts to stop wildlife crimes.

The crime prevention and control of wildlife in Vietnam is only really effective and long-term as the authorities have expanded their investigation, arrested those who led the lines and strictly adjudicated. these objects. The thorough handling of those who lead wildlife trade lines will contribute to deterring those who have been and intend to violate wildlife wildlife to stop committing acts of destroying biodiversity as well as contribute to preserving the image of the country, ensuring the implementation of Vietnam's commitments to the international wildlife protection.

 

Case information:

Time

Developments

 19/11/2014

Detected and seized at the workshop of Hai 5,056kg of dead sea turtle individual

19-22/12/2014

Detected and seized more than 4,383 corpses of sea turtles, including 5 corpses belonging to Guangdong species, 6 individuals of green turtles (pineapple tortoise), 4,327 individuals of tortoise type. The investigating agency also seized 789 giant mussel shells.

10/6/2015

Investigation police agency - Police of Khanh Hoa Province issues a decision to institute criminal case Violation of regulations on animal protection on the List of endangered precious and rare species prioritized for protection specified in Clause 1 Article 190 of the Criminal Code (1999, amended 2009).

17/10/2016

Investigation police agency - Police of Khanh Hoa province issued a decision to prosecute the accused against Hoang Tuan Hai for violating the regulations on animal protection on the List of endangered precious and rare species prioritized for protection defense: in accordance with the provisions of Clause 1, Article 190 of the Penal Code (1999, amended and supplemented in 2009).

29/11/2017

First-instance trial is adjourned due to the absence of persons with related rights and obligations.

 18/12/2017

First-instance trial is adjourned due to the absence of a juror.

11/1/2018

City People's Court. Nha Trang has brought this case to trial and decided to return the file for additional investigation.

May 2018

City People's Procuracy. Nha Trang completes a new indictment against Hoang Tuan Hai for violating the regulations on protection of animals on the list of endangered precious and rare species prioritized for protection under Point d, Clause 2, Article 190 of the Code Criminal 1999, with a penalty frame of 2 to 7 years in prison.

 30/5/2018

Second trial hearing.

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