What is the fine for stealing a neighbor's ornamental fish in Vietnam?

What is the fine for stealing a neighbor's ornamental fish in Vietnam?

Unden Point a, Clause 1 and Point a, Clause 3 Article 15 of Decree 144/2021/ND-CP, the following provisions are stated:

Violations against regulations on causing damage to property of other organizations or individuals in Vietnam

1. A fine of from VND 2.000.000 to VND 3.000.000 shall be imposed for any of the following violations:

a) Stealing property, intruding into residential areas, warehouses or other places under the management of another person for the purpose of theft or appropriation of property

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3. Additional penalties:

a) Confiscate the exhibits and instruments used for committing administrative violations specified in Points a,b,c and d Clauses 1 and Points a,b,c and dd Clause 2 of this Article.

Thus, in case stealing ornamental fish from a neighbor is not subject to criminal prosecution, the thief will face an administrative fine of up to VND 3,000,000 and have the confiscated exhibits and instruments used for committing the aforementioned act.

What is the imprisonment penalty for stealing a neighbor's ornamental fish assessed at VND 100 million in Vietnam?

Under Clause 34 Article 1 of the Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code 2017 on theft of property:

1. A person who steals another person's property which is assessed at from VND 2,000,000 to under VND 50,000,000 or property assessed at under VND 2,000,000 in any of the following circumstances shall face a penalty of up to 03 years' community sentence or 06 - 36 months' imprisonment:

a) The offender has incurred an administrative penalty for appropriation of property;

b) The offender has an unspent conviction for theft or any of the criminal offences specified in Article 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 174, 175 and 290 hereof;

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2. This offence committed in any of the following circumstances carries a penalty of 02 - 07 years' imprisonment:

a) The offence is committed by an organized group;

b) The offence is committed in a professional manner;

c) The property stolen is assessed at from VND 50,000,000 to under VND 200,000,000;

d) The offender employs a deceitful method or a dangerous method to commit the offence;

dd) The offender attacks other people to escape;

e) The property stolen is national treasure;

g) Dangerous recidivism.

Therefore, a person stealing a neighbor's ornamental fish assessed at VND 100 million in Vietnam will be liable for criminal prosecution under Clause 2, resulting in a penalty of 02 - 07 years' imprisonment. Specific imprisonment penalty will depend on the nature, severity, and real value of the stolen property.

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