Mr Vansay Phongsavanh delivers a report on corruption cases and the State Inspection Authority’s work plan at the National Assembly on Thursday.

State Inspection Authority pursues US$313 million in losses due to corruption

The State Inspection Authority is pursuing cases of corruption that resulted in losses of approximately US$313 million over a nine-month period, as it strengthens efforts to recover State assets.
The progress was reported at the 2nd Ordinary Session of the National Assembly’s 10th Legislature on October 8, chaired by National Assembly Vice President Mr Vilayvong Bouddakham.
President of the State Inspection Authority, Mr Vansay Phongsavanh, reported on work carried out under the Authority’s 2026 work plan and activities planned for 2027.
The Authority reported 10 cases of corruption, with courts ruling on six cases, while other cases remain at different stages of legal proceedings and investigation.
The cases involve 58 people, including 13 State officials, 39 State enterprise employees, one enterprise employee, four Lao citizens and a foreign national.
Losses of 1,686 billion kip, 3.55 million baht, and US$237.43 million were reported, bringing the combined total to approximately US$313 million based on current bank exchange rates.
Authorities seized 10.4kg of gold bars, 6.6kg of gold ornaments, 171.86 billion kip, 4 million baht and US$1.11 million in cash in connection with the cases.
The Authority also reported 10 inspection cases involving losses of 638.24 billion kip, 7.69 million yuan, US$1.53 million and 200,000 baht. It recovered 334.57 billion kip, 4.5 million yuan, US$295,375 and 200,000 baht, leaving substantial amounts still to be recovered.
The inspections resulted in State property being recovered, including six plots of land, two guesthouses, three jeeps, two tractor heads, two trailers, and 0.6kg of gold.
In 2027, the Authority plans to take stronger and more systematic action against corruption and misuse of State resources. It will continue investigations and inspections while ensuring there are no exceptions, off-limits areas, or selective approaches to its work. The Authority will place greater importance on political responsibility, the performance of official duties and the use of power, aiming to identify weaknesses that could lead to corruption and other violations.
It also plans to improve risk analysis and use digital tools and databases to collect and analyse information, enabling inspections to focus more effectively on areas with higher risks.
Unresolved corruption and inspection cases will continue to be investigated, while efforts to recover State assets and outstanding funds will be strengthened. The Authority will also follow up on measures taken after inspections to ensure that violations are properly addressed.
Another key measure is to publicise inspection results and enforceable court judgments, helping to improve transparency and accountability and allowing relevant sectors and the public to better monitor the handling of cases. The Authority also plans to strengthen coordination with relevant agencies and encourage greater public participation in monitoring State activities as part of efforts to prevent corruption and protect State property.
The reported losses relate to cases at different stages of investigation and legal proceedings and should not be treated as final court-confirmed losses in every case.

By Times Reporters
 (Latest Update October 9, 2026)