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The crime of organizing online gambling in Vietnam is a serious legal violation that causes many negative consequences for society.
What is the Crime of Organizing Online Gambling in Vietnam?
The crime of organizing online gambling in Vietnam involves an individual or group of individuals using the internet or electronic means to operate illegal gambling activities. This includes creating gambling websites, providing support services such as account management, transaction processing, or providing gambling software. This is a violation of the law and is strictly punished under Vietnamese law.
Examples of the Crime of Organizing Online Gambling in Vietnam
The Rikvip/Tip.Club Billion-Dollar Gambling Ring Case
- Time: Discovered and dismantled in 2017.
- Scale: This was one of the largest gambling rings ever uncovered in Vietnam, with transactions amounting to thousands of billions of Vietnamese dong.
- Method: Organizing gambling through websites like Rikvip and Tip.Club, where players could deposit money to buy points and use them for online gambling.
- Consequences: More than 100 people were arrested and prosecuted.
The Online Gambling Case in Nha Trang
- Time: Dismantled in March 2020.
- Scale: This ring had about 3,000 player accounts with total transactions amounting to about 500 billion Vietnamese dong.
- Method: Using gambling websites and mobile applications to organize gambling. Players deposited money through bank accounts or electronic wallets to participate in gambling.
- Consequences: Many individuals were arrested, including the ringleaders and lower-level agents.
How Many Years in Prison for the Crime of Organizing Online Gambling in Vietnam?
The crime of organizing gambling is stipulated in Article 322 of the 2015 Penal Code (amended and supplemented in 2017).
Clause 2, Article 322 of the Penal Code states:
Offenders committing the crime in one of the following circumstances shall be sentenced to 05 to 10 years of imprisonment:
a) Conducting the crime in a professional manner;
b) Illegally earning 50,000,000 Vietnamese dong or more;
c) Using the internet, computer network, telecommunications network, or electronic means to commit the crime;
d) Committing the crime in a dangerous recidivism manner.
According to Point c, Clause 2, Article 322 of the Penal Code, the crime of organizing online gambling can result in a prison sentence of 05 to 10 years.
Additionally, according to Clause 3 of this Article, individuals convicted of organizing online gambling can also be subject to an additional fine of up to 100 million Vietnamese dong or the confiscation of part or all of their property.
Factors Affecting the Punishment for the Crime of Organizing Online Gambling in Vietnam
Nature and Severity of the Violation: The seriousness of the act of organizing online gambling, the scale of the gambling organization, and the amount of money involved.
Role in the Gambling Organization: The punishment framework varies according to each person’s level of participation in the criminal organization. The leader of the organization will always receive a heavier sentence compared to those who play supporting roles.
Aggravating Circumstances: The punishment for organizing gambling will also depend on any aggravating circumstances. For example, organized crime, repeated offenses, or using sophisticated methods to commit the crime.
Mitigating Circumstances: If the person convicted of organizing online gambling has mitigating circumstances, the court may consider reducing the sentence. Mitigating circumstances can include: sincere confession, remorse, voluntary compensation for damages, self-reporting, and surrendering.
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