Vietnam Arrests Deputy Health Minister Over Probe into Huge Bribes The arrest of Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan is a stark reminder that corruption knows no bounds.
As an oncologist and high ranking official, Thuan was tasked with overseeing Vietnam's healthcare system, but it appears he had his own priorities – ones that involved lining his pockets with bribe money.
Thuan's alleged corruption involves the smuggling and reselling of medical equipment at inflated prices.