Accordingly, the functional forces of Soc Trang province prosecuted 11 cases of corruption and crimes of position, including: 7 cases with 3 defendants embezzling property; 2 cases with 1 defendant abusing position and power to appropriate property; 1 case with 5 defendants lacking responsibility causing serious consequences and 1 case of bribery.

Regarding social order crimes, the province discovered nearly 700 cases, arrested and handled 880 subjects. Of these, 100/109 very serious and especially serious crimes were solved.

Local authorities assessed that the crime situation regarding social order was basically under control, with no unusual developments; crimes were identified, investigated, and handled promptly before the law.

However, drug crimes and abuses are still complicated, with an increasing trend in scale, nature and severity. Notably, 191 drug addicts escaped from the province’s drug rehabilitation center at the end of February.

In the coming time, Soc Trang province will continue to resolutely direct and tighten discipline in ensuring security, order and social safety of units; at the same time, enhance coordination between departments, branches, unions and socio -political organizations in crime prevention.

Investigation into violations in procurement at Soc Trang Radio and Television Station The Inspectorate discovered many violations in the management and use of civil servants, and procurement packages for assets and equipment at Soc Trang Radio and Television Station.
The Chairman of Soc Trang Province People's Committee requested the Lottery One Member Co., Ltd. to stop organizing groups to study abroad, and to report on the effectiveness of the previous trip.
Former Chairman of Soc Trang City People's Committee prosecuted Mr. Vo Thanh Nhan - former Chairman of Soc Trang City People's Committee - was prosecuted for allocating land without proper authority or to the wrong subject.