Thirteen former government officials in Luang Namtha have been sentenced to prison for corruption, after being found guilty of embezzling state funds, abusing their positions, and money laundering.
On 3 September, the People’s Court of Luang Namtha gathered at the Provincial Military Command to review criminal cases against the accused.
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A nationwide manhunt for seven escaped prisoners that has been ongoing for three days has so far failed to uncover the missing inmates.
The break-out...
Authorities have captured five of the twelve fugitives currently on the run after a prison break at Vientiane's Phontong Prison on Monday.
The twelve prisoners...
The Ministry of Public Security is to expand the scope of the capital's Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras amid an increase in crime.
The expansion of...
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has issued new regulations to support the formation and operation of consumer protection associations in Laos.
The Lao Law...