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Bribery Lands Local Businessman in Hot Water
In a shocking turn of events, Vinh Q. Tran, 63, a resident of Cutoff, Louisiana, has been sentenced to six months home confinement followed by three years probation for bribing a public official.
According to court documents, Tran, the owner of a seafood distribution business, pleaded guilty to one count of a bill of information admitting that he bribed a public official of the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with the intent to influence an IRS audit being conducted of his business.
The bribery occurred between August 2007 and April 2011, during which time Tran paid a total of $6,000 in cash and other things of value to the public official.
The case was investigated by the Department of the Treasury, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Julia K. Evans.
Vinh Q. Tran’s actions are a stark reminder of the consequences of public corruption and the importance of transparency in government.
The sentencing of Tran serves as a warning to those who would seek to bribe public officials, and we hope that it will serve as a deterrent to others who would engage in similar behavior.
For more information on this case, please contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Orleans at (504) 680-3000.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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