Additional Name(s): Bùi Văn Thâm

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Vietnam

Ethnic Group: Kinh

Religion or Belief: Buddhist – Hoa Hao

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: June/26/2017

Date of Sentencing: February/9/2018

Date of Release: June/26/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Identity

Nature of Charges: Public Disorder Unlawful Disobedience

Bui Van Tham

Extra Bio Info:

Bui Van Tham was imprisoned for his religious identity and activity.

On June 26, 2017, authorities arrested Tham following a state crackdown on a Hoa Hao Buddhist event in April 2017.  He was charged with "causing public disorder" (Art. 245/1999 VCC) and "hampering government officials who were carrying out their assignments” (Art. 257/1999 VCC).

On February 9, 2018, Tham was sentenced to six years in prison.

On May 24, 2018, Tham's appeal was denied.

On June 26, 2023, Tham was released following the end of his sentence.

Tham was previously arrested in July 2012 and served two years and six months in prison.

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