What are penalties for blatant appropriation of property in Vietnam? What are judgments related to this offense?

What are penalties for blatant appropriation of property in Vietnam?

According to the provisions of Article 172 Criminal Code 2015 (amended and supplemented 2017), the penalty levels for the crime of blatant appropriation of property are as follows:

(1) Anyone who publicly appropriates another person's property valued from VND 2,000,000 to less than VND 50,000,000 or below VND 2,000,000 but falls into one of the following cases, shall be subject to community sentence for up to 3 years or imprisonment from 6 months to 3 years:

- Having been administratively sanctioned for property appropriation but continuing to violate;

- Having been convicted of this crime or one of the crimes stipulated in Articles 168, 169, 170, 171, 173, 174, 175, and 290 of the Criminal Code 2015, without being expunged but continuing to violate;

- Causing adverse effects on security, order, and social safety;

- The property is the primary means of livelihood for the victim and their family.

(2) Committing the crime falls into one of the following circumstances shall be punished by imprisonment from 2 years to 7 years:

- Appropriating property valued from VND 50,000,000 to less than VND 200,000,000;

- Assaulting to escape;

- Dangerous re-offense;

- Appropriating relief goods;

(3) Committing the crime in one of the following circumstances shall be punished by imprisonment from 7 years to 15 years:

- Appropriating property valued from VND 200,000,000 to less than VND 500,000,000;

- Taking advantage of natural disasters or epidemics.

(4) Committing the crime in one of the following circumstances shall be punished by imprisonment from 12 years to 20 years:

- Appropriating property valued at VND 500,000,000 or more;

- Taking advantage of wartime or emergency situations.

Additionally, the offender may also be fined from VND 10,000,000 to VND 100,000,000.

Thus, offenders of blatant appropriation of property, depending on the nature and severity of the act, will face corresponding penalties, specifically: the lowest penalty is community sentence up to 3 years or imprisonment from 6 months to 3 years. The highest penalty is imprisonment for 12-20 years when appropriating property valued at VND 500 million or more, or taking advantage of wartime or emergency situations.

Furthermore, offenders may also be fined from VND 10-100 million depending on the severity of the violation.

What are judgments on blatant appropriation of property in Vietnam?

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