Economic Police Department reviews performance of tasks

The Police Department for Corruption, Smuggling and Economic Crimes (Economic Police Department), under the Ministry of Public Security, organized a conference on July 8 to review the “For National Security” movement in the period of 2015-2020 and its task performance of in the first half of 2020.
    Under the authority of the State President, Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Long, Director of the Economic Police Department awards the “Feat of Arms” Order to individuals with outstanding achievements.
    Under the authority of the State President, Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Long, Director of the Economic Police Department awards the “Feat of Arms” Order to individuals with outstanding achievements.

    According to reports at the conference, the Economic Police Department has investigated over 500 economic cases and arrested some 2.800 people involved. The success in investigating major cases has contributed to stabilizing the political situation, affirming the determination of the Party, State and Government in the fight against corruption, as well as demonstrating the strictness of the law and the role and responsibility of the Public Security Force in the fight against corruption. This has also created positive effects, and cement officials, party members and people’s trust in the leadership of the Party.

    The recovery of the lost assets has promptly and effectively been implemented, reducing losses to the State. Particularly, the Department has reclaimed over VND 83,209 billion to the State Budget in the past 5 years.

    The department has been awarded the “Excellent Emulation Unit” title by the Government for the past eight consecutive years while its subordinates have received various honors from the Government and the Ministry.

    Under the authority of the Prime Minister, Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Long, Director of the Economic Police Department awards the Certificates of Merit to teams and individuals.

    Under the authority of the Prime Minister, Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Long, Director of the Economic Police Department awards the Certificates of Merit to teams and individuals.

    Especially, the department was awarded the first-class Military Exploit Order by the State President while teams and individuals were awarded two second-class Military Exploit Orders and other awards and titles.

    Speaking at the conference, Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Long, Director of the Department, rolled out working plans for the remaining months of the year, stressing all of its subordinate units should effectively fight against corruption and economic crimes. They should also help ministries, branches and units detect their weaknesses and limitations in management, give strategic advice to leaders at all levels to direct and prevent wrongdoings in the fields of economic and finance while trying to investigate and resolve thoroughly economic cases under the supervision of the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption and the Central Committee for Internal Affairs.

    By Duy Tien

    Other News

    Enhancing coordination between overseas representative missions and Public Security Forces

    Enhancing coordination between overseas representative missions and Public Security Forces

    PSNews - Within the framework of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference, on the afternoon of August 4, 2026, Member of the Central Committee of CPV and Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung delivered a speech at the session titled “Strengthening Leadership and Management, and Elevating the Quality and Effectiveness of Overseas Representative Missions' Operations.”

    Cybersecurity be linked to protecting both systems and people

    Cybersecurity be linked to protecting both systems and people

    PSNews — A grand meeting was held in Hanoi, on the morning of August 6, to mark the Viet Nam Cybersecurity Day, officially launching a series of nationwide activities for 2026 under the operational theme: “For a humane cyberspace for everyone, for national security, and for a prosperous, civilized, and happy Viet Nam.”

    Enhancing coordination among Ministries of Public Security, National Defence and Foreign Affairs

    Enhancing coordination among Ministries of Public Security, National Defence and Foreign Affairs

    Within the framework of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference, on the morning of August 3, 2026, in Ha Noi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of National Defence (MND), and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) jointly organized a session themed “Promoting the pioneering role and executing crucial and regular tasks of Viet Nam's external relations in the new era.”

    Public Security Forces’ foreign affairs activities contribute to elevating Vietnam’s strategic standing

    Public Security Forces’ foreign affairs activities contribute to elevating Vietnam’s strategic standing

    PSNews - Politburo Member, Secretary of the Public Security Central Party Committee and Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang, on behalf of the Public Security Central Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security, delivered a keynote paper entitled: “Public Security Forces’ foreign affairs and international integration activities contributing to the successful implementation of the Party’s foreign policy to a new height,” on the morning of August 1, at the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi.

    Deputy Minister Pham The Tung offers incense at Kim Lien Special National Relic Site and Truong Bon Historical Relic Site

    Deputy Minister Pham The Tung offers incense at Kim Lien Special National Relic Site and Truong Bon Historical Relic Site

    On the occasion of the 80th Traditional Day of the People's Security Force (July 12, 1946 – July 12, 2026) and the 79th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2026), a delegation from the Ministry of Public Security led by Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung offered flowers and incense at the Kim Lien Special National Relic Site, Chung Son Temple (Kim Lien Commune), and the Truong Bon Historical Relic Site (Bach Ha Commune, Nghe An Province) on the afternoon of July 26.

    Deputy Minister of Public Security Dang Hong Duc promoted to Senior Lieutenant General

    Deputy Minister of Public Security Dang Hong Duc promoted to Senior Lieutenant General

    The decision to promote Deputy Minister Dang Hong Duc to the rank of Senior Lieutenant General reaffirms the recognition of the Party and the State of the People's Public Security Forces (PPSF). It is a source of joy and pride for the Public Security Central Party Committee, the leadership of the Ministry of Public Security, and all officers and soldiers of the PPSF, as well as a personal honor for the Deputy Minister, his family and his hometown.

    High-tech cooperation advanced to strengthen public security

    High-tech cooperation advanced to strengthen public security

    Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang praised Leonardo S.p.A. as one of leading high-tech industrial groups of Italy and Europe, with strengths spanning defence, security, aerospace, helicopters, electronics and digital technologies. He noted the company's extensive experience in cybersecurity, command-and-control systems, radar, sensors, border surveillance and the protection of critical infrastructure.

    Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen visits Vietnamese Heroic Mothers in An Giang

    Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen visits Vietnamese Heroic Mothers in An Giang

    PSNews - On the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2026), Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Le Van Tuyen visited and presented gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mother Dang Thi Lieu (Quarter 1, Vinh Loi, Rach Gia Ward, An Giang Province) and Vietnamese Heroic Mother Nguyen Thi Boi (Quarter 5, An Hoa, Rach Gia Ward, An Giang Province) on the afternoon of July 25, 2026.

    Deputy Minister Le Quoc Hung offers incense to fallen heroes

    Deputy Minister Le Quoc Hung offers incense to fallen heroes

    Senior Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Public Security Central Party Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security, led a Ministry of Public Security delegation to offer incense in tribute to fallen heroes in Quang Tri Province.

    Vietnam, Palestine seek to deepen security cooperation

    Vietnam, Palestine seek to deepen security cooperation

    Member of the Politburo and Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang received the newly appointed Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam, Shadi Abu Zarqa, who paid a courtesy call upon assuming his post, on the afternoon of July 23, 2026, in Hanoi.