Vietnam to remove death penalty for embezzlement, sparing tycoon’s life
- Posted on June 26, 2025
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Vietnam to remove death penalty for embezzlement, sparing tycoon’s life

Vietnam will remove the death penalty for eight offences from next month, including embezzlement and activities aimed at overthrowing the government, parliament said on Wednesday, sparing the life of a tycoon in a $12-billion fraud case.