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Fibre Gummy Fraud Behind Arrest of Vietnamese Beauty Queen
- Vietnamese authorities arrested Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, a well-known beauty queen and influencer, on May 19, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City for consumer fraud involving fiber gummies.
- The arrest came after investigations into her endorsement of Kera Supergreens Gummies, which were misleadingly advertised as containing as much fiber as a full serving of vegetables in each gummy.
- Independent testing showed the gummies only contained about 0.017 grams of fiber each, far below advertised levels, and contained 35% sorbitol, a laxative not disclosed on packaging.
- Authorities reported that more than 135,000 packs were purchased by around 30,000 buyers, bringing in close to VND 18 billion in revenue, with Thuy Tien earning approximately VND 7 billion in commissions; she was subsequently fined for false advertising.
- Authorities have formally charged Thuy Tien under the provisions of Article 198, Clause 2, for fraudulent conduct towards consumers. Legal professionals warn that due to indications of coordinated deceit and large-scale financial gain, she may face harsh legal consequences.
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Arrest of an Ex-Miss because of a Promotional Announcement (Shots)
The Vietnamese authorities, the former winner of the title of Miss Grand International, Nguyen Thok Thuy Tian, were arrested for fraud following her promotion of a fibre-rich candy product, even though she knew that the product contained only a small proportion of it. The "Public Security" newspaper reported yesterday that Tian was aware that the fibre ratio in Kiera Super Greens was only 0.935%, although it was presented to the public as a comp…
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