Vietnam arrests deputy health minister over bribes probe
By The BriefBrief
Vietnamese police arrested Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan on Wednesday for allegedly accepting huge bribes. The arrest is linked to an investigation involving a company accused of smuggling medical equipment, authorities said.
WHO:Vietnamese police; Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan
WHAT:Arrested Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan over alleged acceptance of large bribes connected to a medical equipment smuggling probe
WHEN:Sep 2, 2026
WHERE:Vietnam
WHY:The arrest was tied to an investigation into a company accused of smuggling medical equipment and to alleged bribes involving Tran Van Thuan.
