Stronger fight against smuggling, trade fraud
VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh chaired on March 9 an online meeting of the National Steering Committee on the Prevention and Control of Smuggling, Trade Fraud, and Counterfeit Goods and its branches in 63 provinces and cities throughout the nation.
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh who is also head of the National Steering Committee on the Prevention and Control of Smuggling, Trade Fraud and Counterfeit Goods (Steering Committee 389) affirmed that the government will take tougher measures to combat smuggling, trade fraud, and fake goods and strengthen disciplines to prevent corruption and punish officials colluding with smugglers.
The committee, ministries, agencies and localities were also asked to intensify inspection and clearly determine responsibilities of top leaders in each area in case of any violation, Binh said.
He also underscored the need to review and fine-tune legal regulations and fix overlapping management during the fight.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai said, “We suggest the government instruct ministries, sectors, and localities to strengthen inspection to prevent goods from being smuggled into Vietnam at the borders.”
As many as 211,559 violations were discovered last year, up 2.55 % year-on-year and brought to court 1,560 cases involving 1,863 people, according to the committee.