A market management officer in Soc Trang was accused of asking for money from a gas station owner.

The leaders of the Market Management Department of Soc Trang province stepped in to verify and clarify the content of the accusation. The accused said he could not remember whether he texted or called to ask for money or not.

On November 9, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hien, Director of the Market Management Department (QLTT) of Soc Trang province, said that the unit had just held a meeting with the Party Committee and agreed to verify and clarify the text message and audio recording asking the business (gas station owner) for financial support for medical examination.

Message believed to be from Mr. Hoang to the business owner.

The person suspected of texting and calling the business is Mr. Dinh Cong Hoang, Deputy Captain of Market Management Team No. 3.

In the recording of the request for medical expenses support, Mr. Hoang is said to have swore many times.

In a message to the business, the suspect wrote: "I plan to go to Ho Chi Minh City on Monday to get an MRI of my head. Please help me a little."

When the business replied that it was having difficulties, this person texted: "It's okay, any amount is fine, it's mainly just a sentiment."

The time the Market Management officer allegedly texted the company to ask for money was in May and September 2023. The company then transferred money to Mr. Hoang via Argibank's account.

In another message, the officer texted the business: "I'm thinking of buying moon cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Buy them for your boss, just transfer a little bit."

A reporter spoke with Mr. Hoang by phone about this official texting and calling businesses to ask for money.

The deputy captain said he did not remember whether he texted or called the business to harass it.

According to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hien, after verifying the case from the business side, the unit will invite the suspected officer to work.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/mot-can-bo-quan-ly-thi-truong-o-soc-trang-bi-to-xin-tien-chu-cay-xang-192241109123016279.htm