The Public Security Ministry’s investigation police agency on April 30 started legal proceedings against and detained former Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung for "abusing position and power while performing official duties", spokesman of the ministry Lt. Gen. To An Xo said at the Government’s regular press conference in Hanoi on May 4.

The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security on April 21 started legal proceedings against and issued arrest and house search warrants to Pham Thai Ha, deputy head of the National Assembly (NA) Office and Assistant to the NA Chairman, on charges of abusing position and power for personal gains.