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Mailisa scandal sheds light on Vietnam’s cosmetic smuggling epidemic

The shocking billion-dollar operation run by Mailisa is just the tip of the iceberg in a country struggling to regulate imported beauty products.

How Mailisa used fake labels, foreign fronts to build a cosmetics empire

During the investigation into the Mailisa beauty clinic ecosystem, authorities have seized 300 taels of gold, 100 land use certificates, 3 billion VND (approx. $120,000), and $400,000 in cash.

Mailisa’s beauty empire under fire as 162 products banned nationwide

MK Skincare, tied to Mailisa beauty chain, faces nationwide ban for 162 products lacking safety documentation.

Mailisa beauty empire under fire as couple faces smuggling charges

From Guangzhou to Hong Kong to Vietnam, a complex scheme enabled Mailisa to sell substandard beauty products under false origins.

Party urges crackdown on fake goods harming public health

The Party Secretariat has issued a strong directive calling for legal reform and harsher penalties against individuals and organizations that deliberately produce or traffic counterfeit goods, in a bid to better protect consumer rights.

The counterfeit cosmetics empire unraveling across Vietnam

Authorities have busted multiple large-scale operations producing and selling fake cosmetics worth millions, including a high-profile case involving a singer's husband.

Vietnamese businessman arrested in Hanayuki fake cosmetics case

Businessman Nguyen Quoc Vu, husband of singer Doan Di Bang, has been taken into custody along with 2 associates for alleged involvement in the production and sale of counterfeit Hanayuki-brand sunscreen products.

Man arrested for producing fake fish sauce and detergent in An Giang

Authorities in An Giang shut down a makeshift factory producing fake consumer products right in a residential neighborhood.

Gia Lai authorities raid factory over fake coffee production

Police in Gia Lai have detained a company director for allegedly producing and selling counterfeit coffee involving several tons of ingredients and finished goods.

Ho Chi Minh City couple caught producing fake Chanel, Gucci perfumes

Ho Chi Minh City police have successfully dismantled a large-scale counterfeit operation producing and selling fake high-end perfumes, seizing nearly 20,000 bottles labeled as Chanel, Gucci, Versace, Dior, Burberry, and others.

Celebrity couple arrested in $327,000 bribery and counterfeit supplement scandal

Luong Bang Quang and Ngan 98 face criminal charges for bribery and selling counterfeit weight-loss products, in a case that has shocked Vietnam’s entertainment world.

Woman arrested for producing 2.7 million liters of fake Keva Gold oil

Nghe An police have arrested the director of An Thinh Food for producing millions of liters of fake cooking oil under the Keva Gold brand, generating illegal profits of over USD 3 million.

Misleading stem cell ads pose serious risks to patients in Vietnam

Stem cell treatment in Vietnam remains largely unregulated, with many facilities applying it outside official guidelines. Exaggerated claims and disguised products pose significant risks to patients.

Buffalo to Wagyu: Meat fraud operation makes massive illegal profits

Cheap Indian buffalo meat was injected with white powder substances to create fake Wagyu beef with marbled fat, yielding massive profits for producers in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s post-market oversight fails when social media becomes the watchdog

Recent product scandals show how regulatory agencies are reacting after public outcry, not proactively protecting consumers.

Fake Wagyu beef, fake Lavie water: Hanoi busts massive food fraud rings

Two elaborate food fraud operations involving counterfeit premium beef and bottled water have been exposed in Hanoi, shocking consumers with the scale and sophistication of the deception.

Ngan 98’s empire collapses: Fake supplements, banned substances, public fallout

Vietnamese DJ and internet celebrity Vo Thi Ngoc Ngan (Ngan 98) faces serious charges after selling fake weight-loss products with banned substances.

Counterfeit diet pills scandal: Influencer Ngan 98 detained

On October 13, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department announced the arrest and prosecution of Vo Thi Ngoc Ngan (Ngan 98), also known as a social media influencer, for producing and trading counterfeit dietary supplements.

Authorities seize $2 million and 20 properties in Hiup fake milk scandal

Police have cracked down on Z Holding’s production of counterfeit Hiup milk, seizing assets and arresting suspects in a case that shook the food industry.

Thousands of fake Crocs sandals seized in Nha Trang fashion crackdown

Authorities in Nha Trang confiscate 3,000 counterfeit Crocs sandals sold at just USD 2-3 per pair, along with fake Chanel bags and clothing.