Report Major Fake Cosmetics Operation Busted in Bắc Giang

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The Economic Police Division under the Bắc Giang Provincial Police has successfully shut down a large-scale counterfeit cosmetics production and distribution operation in Đại Lâm Commune, Lạng Giang District. The crackdown led to the arrest of Nguyễn Văn Khánh, 29, and Nguyễn Thị Hiên, 22, both from Lải Village, Đại Lâm Commune.

 

Their facility was responsible for producing thousands of fake cosmetic products, which they sold through e-commerce platforms Shopee and TikTok, reaching over 100,000 orders across various provinces and cities in Vietnam.

 

The investigation into the operation began with police monitoring cyberspace activities, which led to the discovery of several Shopee accounts such as “Bn Store 2024,” “Bibo Comesticc,” and “Nhungnguyen010798,” as well as TikTok accounts “Sare Comesticc” and “Coca Beauty.” These platforms were used to advertise and sell suspicious cosmetics, including body deodorants, acne treatment serums, and skin whitening products.

 

During a surprise inspection on Wednesday, conducted in coordination with the Bắc Giang Market Watch, authorities uncovered the production and packaging of counterfeit cosmetics at Khánh's residence. Seized at the scene were 13 types of cosmetic products totaling 2,468 finished items, around 104,000 anti-counterfeit stamps, nearly 10,000 bottles and jars, millions of packaging materials, 300kg of raw materials, and manufacturing equipment like a wrapping machine and a date stamping machine.

 

The initial investigation revealed that Khánh had exploited the high demand for cosmetic products since the end of the previous year. He produced fake cosmetics using ingredients of unknown origin, such as mixed flavors and alum powder, and sold these products for profit. His operation boasted a revenue exceeding VNĐ6 billion (US$231,100).

 

Police are continuing their investigation to unravel further details of the operation and ensure that legal action is taken against those involved.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Vietnam News 2025-05-09