On October 26, the provincial police reported that the Investigation Police Agency had issued a decision to detain Vo Minh Tung (born 1978, residing in Hoi Phu Ward, Gia Lai Province) for criminal investigation related to alleged production and trade of counterfeit coffee.

Previously, on October 24, the Anti-Corruption, Economic Crimes, Smuggling and Environmental Crimes Division of Gia Lai Provincial Police coordinated with the provincial People's Procuracy, Hoi Phu Ward police, and Gao Commune police to conduct an urgent search at Tung’s residence, workplace, and the company’s production facility in Gao Commune.

At the scene, law enforcement officers seized more than 300 kilograms of finished coffee products labeled under the brand T.K, nearly 900 kilograms of raw coffee beans, approximately 4 metric tons of roasted and ground coffee awaiting packaging, and over 4.5 metric tons of ingredients and additives including flavorings, butter oil, additives, soybeans, and coloring agents.

Additionally, multiple production devices were confiscated, including roasting machines, grinders, mixers, packaging sealers, and equipment for printing manufacturing and expiration dates.

The case remains under investigation by Gia Lai police, who are working to clarify all aspects of the alleged violations and handle the matter in accordance with the law.

Tran Hoan