Vietnam discovers major counterfeit powdered milk scheme targeting vulnerable groups


A counterfeit milk product featured in the case. - Police via VNS/ANN

HO CHI MINH CITY: Vietnamese police have revealed a major operation producing and selling 573 brands of counterfeit powdered milk, targeting vulnerable groups like diabetics, kidney patients, premature infants and pregnant women.

On Saturday (April 12), the Ministry of Public Security announced charges against eight individuals for producing fake food products and violating accounting regulations.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Singapore and China roll out digital renminbi pilot for tourists
An end-to-end early warning system is crucial in reducing disaster losses in South-East Asia
MetMalaysia: Severe continuous rain over several states until Thursday, thunderstorms in Borneo
Erry powers his way to silver, Indonesia's Rizki breaks world record
Vietnam's Nam Dinh takes on Bangkok United and eyes top spot in Group B of Asean Club Championship
Global South rises as new force in reshaping world governance
European firms need to abandon overreliance on China and US, chamber report warns
Hong Kong inferno exposes regulatory silos, lax oversight: who is accountable?
China and Russia must be on guard to stop Japan causing trouble, Chinese ex-diplomat warns
Should Opec worry? China joins US shale oil revolution with deep fracking breakthrough

Others Also Read