Four Fake Wind Oil Production Sites Raided in Tay Ninh and Ho Chi Minh City; 14 Detained
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At a glance
- Tay Ninh Provincial Police, in coordination with market management and forensic forces, inspected several facilities in Phuoc Ly commune and three locations in Ho Chi Minh City.
- They uncovered a large-scale operation producing and packaging counterfeit Eagle Brand wind oil, seizing 27,511 bottles.
- Two suspects, C.K.C and N.V.ฤ, are believed to be the ringleaders, using a "hiding behind a business" tactic to distribute the fake products across provinces.
Authorities in Tay Ninh province have successfully dismantled a significant counterfeit operation, dealing a blow to the illicit trade of fake goods. The raid, a collaborative effort involving economic police, market management, and forensic teams, targeted facilities suspected of producing and distributing counterfeit wind oil under the well-known Eagle Brand.
The operation, which also extended to Ho Chi Minh City, uncovered a sophisticated setup involving a production line for mixing, filling, and packaging the fake product. The scale of the operation was substantial, with authorities seizing over 27,511 bottles of counterfeit wind oil. This seizure represents a significant financial loss for the legitimate brand and a victory for consumer protection.
Initial investigations point to two key suspects, C.K.C and N.V.ฤ, as the masterminds behind this elaborate scheme. They allegedly operated under the guise of a legitimate business, exploiting logistics and delivery services to distribute their fraudulent products. The swift action by the police underscores their commitment to combating economic crime and protecting the public from substandard and potentially harmful counterfeit goods.
Originally published by Thanh Niรชn in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.