Will Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep face similar consequences as model Ngoc Trinh?

On the afternoon of October 21st, a video clip appeared on social media showing circus artists Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep performing a headstand while riding a motorbike.

The video shows both circus artists Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep riding the motorbike without helmets, and performing headstands while the vehicle is in motion.

In the clip featuring circus artists Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep, there is also a small caption that reads, "Performed by professional circus artists in a controlled area. Please do not attempt to imitate in any way."

The head of the Traffic Police Department (PC08, Ho Chi Minh City Police) informed that the traffic police have received a video clip being shared on social media showing Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep riding an electric motorbike without helmets, performing a headstand.

The incident involving circus artists Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep has led to public comparisons with the case of lingerie model Ngoc Trinh, who was prosecuted and temporarily detained on October 19th for "disturbing public order." Prior to this, Ngoc Trinh posted several videos on social media of herself riding a motorbike with both hands off the handlebars, lying on the seat, and sitting to one side while controlling the vehicle, causing public outrage.

Làm rõ mức độ vi phạm - Ảnh 1. — Images of circus artists Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep performing a headstand on a motorbike have caused a stir.

Clarify the purpose behind uploading content to the internet.

According to the Cybersecurity Law, individuals and organizations using cyberspace are prohibited from providing or disseminating information that incites riots, disrupts security, or disturbs public order; they are also prohibited from calling for, mobilizing, instigating, threatening, or luring large crowds to cause disturbances, resist law enforcement, or obstruct the activities of agencies and organizations, thereby destabilizing security and order; and other acts using cyberspace, information technology, and electronic means to violate laws on national security, public order, and safety.

Therefore, according to lawyer Hoan, if an individual or organization violates the law, depending on the nature and severity of the violation, they will be subject to disciplinary action, administrative penalties, or criminal prosecution; if damage is caused, they must compensate according to the provisions of the law.

"There are cases where the behavior may be similar but the purpose and motives are different, and most importantly, whether the act, which was then recorded and uploaded to the internet, was intended to incite riots, disrupt security, disturb public order, call for, mobilize, instigate, threaten, or encourage large gatherings to cause unrest," lawyer Hoan analyzed, adding that authorities need to verify and clarify the context, conditions, and legal framework of the recording before concluding whether the act violates the law.

Model Ngoc Trinh has been charged and detained for three months following an incident in Ho Chi Minh City where she rode a motorbike with both hands off the handlebars, filmed the act, and posted the video online, causing a public uproar.

Lawyer Hoan emphasized that the case of Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep might be compared to that of Ngoc Trinh by many people. However, as analyzed above, the authorities need to clarify the matter before deciding whether or not to take action, and if so, whether it constitutes an administrative or criminal violation.

Regarding the case of the two circus artists Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep, lawyer Bui Duc Tuan (Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association) also affirmed that Article 30 of the Road Traffic Law prohibits motorcyclists from releasing both hands or riding on one wheel for two-wheeled vehicles, or on two wheels for three-wheeled vehicles; and other actions that disrupt traffic order and safety.

"Regardless of their motives, Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep's actions violated the law. However, to determine administrative or criminal penalties, it is necessary to clarify the extent of the infringement on security, order, and social safety," lawyer Tuan stated.

On October 19th, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Investigation Agency initiated legal proceedings and ordered a 3-month temporary detention for Tran Thi Ngoc Trinh (model Ngoc Trinh, 34 years old, from Tra Vinh province) on charges of "disturbing public order".

Ho Chi Minh City police have determined that model Ngoc Trinh did not possess an A2 driver's license but still collaborated with Tran Xuan Dong (who was also indicted along with Ngoc Trinh) to organize and perform dangerous and offensive stunts on high-powered motorcycles, such as lying or kneeling on the seat, and letting go of the handlebars to allow the motorcycle to move on its own, on public roads in Thu Thiem and Tang Nhon Phu B wards (Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City); causing negative impacts on local security and order.

At the same time, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Police, Ngoc Trinh organized the filming, editing, and posting of these clips on social media accounts with a large number of followers, causing negative impacts and adversely affecting security and order in cyberspace.

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