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How Many Years in Prison for the Crime of Organizing Gambling in Vietnam?
Crime of Organizing Gambling in Vietnam
Organizing gambling in Vietnam involves individuals or groups establishing, operating, or supporting illegal gambling activities with the intent of gaining illicit profits. This act is a criminal offense under Vietnamese law, specifically stipulated in Article 322 of the 2015 Penal Code (amended and supplemented in 2017).
Negative Impacts of Organizing Gambling in Vietnam
Socially: Illegal gambling activities often lead to serious social issues such as violence, fraud, and other crimes. It also disrupts social order and security.
Economically: Illegal gambling causes economic resource losses, reduces labor productivity, and increases economic burdens on families and society.
Morally: Gambling weakens moral and cultural values, creating a negative and corrupt living environment.
How Many Years in Prison for the Crime of Organizing Gambling in Vietnam?
According to Article 322 of the 2015 Penal Code of Vietnam, as amended and supplemented in 2017, the penalties for organizing gambling can range from several years to many years of imprisonment, depending on the nature and severity of the violation. Specific penalties include:
Fines from 50 million VND to 300 million VND or imprisonment from 1 year to 5 years for individuals who commit the crime of organizing gambling under one of the following circumstances:
- Organizing gambling for 10 or more people at the same time with a total value of money and gambling objects of 5 million VND or more;
- Organizing 2 or more gambling sessions at the same time with a total value of money and gambling objects of 5 million VND or more;
- Using their owned or managed location to organize gambling for 10 or more people at the same time with a total value of money and gambling objects of 5 million VND or more;
- Using their owned or managed location to organize 2 or more gambling sessions at the same time with a total value of money and gambling objects of 5 million VND or more;
- The total value of money and gambling objects used by gamblers in a single session is 20 million VND or more;
- Organizing gambling with a pawnshop for gamblers;
- Installing equipment for gambling;
- Assigning people to guard or serve during gambling;
- Arranging escape routes in case of a raid;
- Using means to assist in gambling;
- Previously fined administratively or convicted for gambling or organizing gambling without having their criminal record expunged, and re-offending.
Imprisonment from 5 years to 10 years for serious cases of organizing gambling, including:
- Organizing gambling in a professional manner;
- Illegally earning 50 million VND or more from organizing gambling;
- Using the internet, computer networks, telecommunications networks, or electronic means to organize gambling;
- Dangerous recidivism.
Additionally, individuals convicted of organizing gambling may be subject to supplementary penalties, including fines from 20 million VND to 100 million VND, and confiscation of part or all of their assets.
Factors Influencing the Penalty for Organizing Gambling in Vietnam
Nature and Severity of the Crime: The seriousness of the act of organizing gambling, the scale of the gambling organization, the total amount of money used for gambling, and the illicit profits gained.
Aggravating Circumstances: If the individual has aggravating circumstances, they will be subject to a heavier penalty compared to others committing the same crime.
Mitigating Circumstances: If the individual has mitigating circumstances, the penalty may be lighter compared to others committing the same crime.
Thus, depending on the nature and severity of the violation, the main penalty for organizing gambling can be a fine of up to 300 million VND or imprisonment from 1 year to 10 years, accompanied by supplementary penalties including a fine of up to 100 million VND or asset confiscation.
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