Lê Thanh Sơn, born in 1979. — VNA/VNS Photos

ĐỒNG THÁP — The Department of Public Security of Đồng Tháp Province announced on Thursday that its Security Agency for Investigation had issued decisions to launch legal proceedings against and temporarily detain two men for investigation into alleged “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 109 of the Penal Code.

The arrested are Lê Thanh Sơn, born in 1979, and Nguyễn Thanh Hùng, born in 1981, both residing in Thường Phước Commune.

Preliminary investigation results show that in early 2025, Sơn was approached, recruited and admitted by overseas individuals into the Việt Tân reactionary organisation. He was reportedly assigned a number of tasks to perform in Việt Nam, including recruiting and persuading others to join the organisation. In September 2025, Sơn recruited Hùng to Việt Tân.

Nguyễn Thanh Hùng, born in 1981

Sơn and Hùng were said to have frequently contacted, exchanged information and held discussions with other members through closed online groups. In addition, they were given access to anti-Party and anti-State information and rhetoric, as well as instructed on how to avoid detection by authorities.

The suspects were also accused of receiving funds from Việt Tân to carry out activities inside the country under the organisation’s direction.

The case remains under further investigation, with authorities continuing to expand inquiries and clarify the involvement of related individuals in accordance with the law. — VNA/VNS