Hanoi, Dec. 30 -- The Ministry of Public Security's Security Agency for Investigation has requested the prosecution of Hoang Van Thang, former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, along with 22 others, in a case of bribery and violations of accounting regulations involving the former Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Hoang Dan Construction Company, and related agencies and localities.

Among the 23, Hoang Van Thang is charged with "receiving bribes." Four others facing the same charge include Tran To Nghi, former Acting Director of the Department of Construction Management under the former MARD; Nguyen Hai Thanh, former Deputy Director of the Department and Director of Division 4; Tran Van Lang and Le ...