After monitoring poet Pham Van Cho’s online activities for several years, Vietnamese authorities raided his home and made an arrest on January 30, 2024. The police had identified several of Cho’s Facebook posts which they deemed offensive and defamatory of the country’s leader. On July 11, 2024, the Hung Yen People’s Court sentenced Cho to seven years in prison followed by two years of probation for his posts.
Pham Van Cho
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Online Commentator
Country:Vietnam
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned
Years active:2024