Hanoi, July 10 -- The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security has launched an investigation into Le Duc Giang, Vice Chairman of the Thanh Hoa provincial People's Committee, and three others for their involvement in the wrongdoings at the Thien An Phat Minerals Joint Stock Company. The agency confirmed on July 10 that it is probing into "violations of regulations on research, exploration, and exploitation of natural resources" and "violations of accounting regulations causing serious consequences", which occurred at Thien An Phat and other related entities. As the investigation expanded, authorities uncovered that several officials from state agencies in Thanh Hoa had abused their positions and power for personal ...