Hong Dang and Ho Hoai Anh were investigated: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received unexpected news from the Spanish police

Regarding the case of two Vietnamese artists being investigated in Spain, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the latest information. Currently, musician Ho Hoai Anh and actor Hong Dang are on bail.

At a regular press conference on the afternoon of July 7, a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that there is an update on two Vietnamese artists being investigated in Spain for allegations of "sexual abuse of minors". 17 years old" and "invasion of privacy".

Responding to press questions about this issue, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said that the Vietnamese Embassy had received a notice from the Spanish police.

Ms. Hang said that the two citizens are in normal health conditions and are entitled to legal support in accordance with regulations. Information on the protection of citizens will be provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in accordance with the competence and provisions of Vietnamese law.

Earlier, on the morning of July 1, the Daily Mail reported that a 17-year-old British g.irl had been raped in a hotel on the resort island of Majorca, Spain.

When working with the authorities, the victim said last weekend, she met 2 artists at a restaurant and interacted with them. After that, the British g.irl agreed to go to the hotel where the two artists were resting.

Local newspaper Ultima Hora reported that the g.irl was sexually assaulted by two men aged 37 and 42. Next, they forced her to wash herself clean in order to erase her traces. It is known that the victim's aunt was the one who informed the police.

Notably, the newspaper described the alleged rapists as "actors and musicians who have worked professionally for a long time in Vietnam".

At the same time, netizens discovered that Hong Dang and Ho Hoai Anh had many similarities with the description of the suspect in the case. Both went to Spain, lost contact and have not returned to Vietnam.

On the morning of July 5, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism had information about the fact that actor Hong Dang and musician Ho Hoai Anh were suspected of sexually abusing minors. At the press conference, many press agencies questioned the leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism about the incident of two artists Hong Dang and musician Ho Hoai Anh being accused of "sexual abuse of 17-year-old minors". and "invasion of privacy".

Answering the above questions, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong said that the incident related to actor Hong Dang and musician Ho Hoai Anh is still in doubt. According to him, the case has not had any new information, but these two people are still out on bail and have not been prosecuted.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong informed: "As of the morning of July 4, the two were still out on bail, waiting to see the judge and had a lawyer to handle legal issues. The Embassy sent people to the place. for legal aid".

Sharing about the case of Hong Dang and Ho Hoai Anh, master and lawyer Nguyen Thanh Ha commented:

"If you want to know the penalty for the two artists, it is necessary to base on the investigation and trial process of the local court in Spain. Since the incident happened in Spain, it is likely that the Majorca court will handle the case. In my opinion, if the court in Spain judges the crime and handles it criminally, then when they finish serving the penalty there, the two artists will not have to pay the fine in Vietnam.

In the case of a Spanish court finding the two artists not guilty, they will not be tried according to the law. In case the court finds guilty, the two artists will serve their punishment in Spain. For example, Minh Beo has served a sentence in the US, then returning to Vietnam has nothing to do with it."

Meanwhile, according to Ms. Tran Tra My - a bachelor's degree in International Law who used to work as a law and an interpreter in Spain, the possibility of jail time as rumored by Vietnamese social networks is very low because the two artists do not reside in Spain, have a clear identity and are not in danger of causing harm to society.

Tra My analyzed: "Spain has recently enacted a law on sexual harassment and abuse, whether the victim's testimony is true or false, the police still arrest the suspect and hold him in the dark. 72 hours max.

During these 72 hours, the police will find a lawyer appointed by the State (if an outside lawyer is not hired) and interpret for the suspect, take the suspect's statements, and prepare documents for an expedited trial at the Court. after 72 hours.

According to information from the Spanish press, this 72-hour process has ended, 2 Vietnamese citizens do not confess their actions, this is usually because lawyers advise such suspects in cases where there are no clear details. clear.

After the trial, the court will make a decision to deport or the suspect will be subject to civil compensation for the medical or emotional costs of the victim.

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