Large haul of counterfeit candy seized by authorities.
The Investigation Police Agency of Hanoi’s public security has recently concluded their investigation and proposed prosecution of Nguyen Viet Cuong (born 1987, residing in La Phu commune, Hoai Duc district, Hanoi) for the production of counterfeit food products. The case was discovered in January 2025.
According to the police, at the beginning of 2024, Nguyen Viet Cuong noticed a high demand for foreign-origin confectionery products in the Hanoi market. This prompted him to devise a plan to produce and sell counterfeit candy during the Tet holiday season.
Candy packets with foreign labels.
Cuong confessed that he purchased the candy ingredients from China at VND 300,000 per 10kg box and plastic bags for VND 100,000 per kg. After two import occasions, he acquired a total of approximately 6 tons of candy and 345 kg of plastic bags.
The raw materials were assembled at the La Phu Industrial Park in La Phu commune, Hoai Duc district, where Cuong manually produced the candy with weights ranging from 200g to 300g per bag. The candy carried six different labels, resembling famous foreign confectionery brands popular in the market, to deceive consumers.
Counterfeit candy packets seized from Cuong.
He then used a sealing machine to close the bags and a printing machine to stamp fake expiration dates and countries of origin (Japan and South Korea) on the packets, completing the counterfeit products.
From November 2024 until his arrest, Cuong produced over 25,000 packets of candy, valued at an estimated VND 430 million. The entire stock of candy and raw materials was confiscated by the Economic Police Department of Hanoi’s public security before it could be sold.
Unveiling the Counterfeit Empire: Nghệ An Authorities Bust a Massive Ring Dealing in 480,000 Fake Shampoo, Conditioner, and Toothpaste Units
The Nghe An Provincial Economic Police have successfully cracked down on a ring of counterfeit toothpaste, shampoo, and fabric softener traders, apprehending four individuals and seizing nearly 480,000 products of unknown origin.
Unveiling the Ultimate Guide to Oral Care: Revolutionize Your Smile!
The Nghe An Provincial Economic Police have busted a ring of counterfeit toothpaste, shampoo, and fabric softener traders, arresting four individuals and seizing nearly 480,000 products of unknown origin.
The Dark Side of the Food Industry: Exposing the Dangers of Contaminated Produce and the Need for Stronger Regulations
“Speaking to Tien Phong, a renowned expert in commerce and market management conceded that there is often a game of passing the buck between various units and ministries when issues pertaining to their domains surface. In light of the recent exposés of numerous incidents involving tainted food, counterfeit medicines, and fake milk, it is indisputable that the Ministry of Health bears the primary responsibility.”
The Crooked Official: Facilitating the Fake Goods Trade, A Prime Ministerial Emergency
“The Prime Minister demands stern action against officials, civil servants, and officers who exhibit moral degradation, corruption, negativity, and collusion with smuggling and counterfeit goods syndicates. “
The King of Fruits: Unveiling the Truth Behind Ninh Hiệp Market’s Fake Goods Frenzy
The International Finance Center has achieved success, and there’s been much buzz around it; meanwhile, delegates expressed concern over the open sale of counterfeit and knock-off goods at Ninh Hiep Market. Over 10,400 employees of the Ministry of Finance took early retirement, and a shocking discovery of contaminated durians with banned substances was made. Additionally, a proposal for minimum wage adjustments post-provincial mergers has sparked interest. These are the notable highlights from the past week, capturing the attention of many.
