Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, a prominent Vietnamese beauty queen, has been arrested for allegedly promoting counterfeit fiber supplement gummies, sparking a public outcry and an investigation into the fraudulent claims.
Vietnamese Beauty Queen Arrested for Promoting Fraudulent Fiber Gummies
Vietnamese Beauty Queen Arrested for Promoting Fraudulent Fiber Gummies
Authorities take action against Miss Grand International 2021 after consumer backlash
Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, the crowned winner of Miss Grand International 2021, has found herself at the center of a scandal after Vietnamese authorities arrested her for consumer fraud related to a marketing campaign for Kera Supergreens Gummies. These gummies were heavily advertised on Thuy Tien's social media, with claims of high fiber content—promoted alongside fellow influencers Pham Quang Linh and Hang Du Muc.
The trouble began when a consumer sent the product for testing, revealing that it contained only 16mg of fiber per gummy, significantly less than the 200mg the influencers claimed. This prompted authorities to investigate, uncovering that substandard ingredients were used and that packaging failed to indicate the true fiber content or mention an excessive level of sorbitol, typically found in laxatives.
Earlier in the year, the three influencers were fined for their misleading advertisements and issued public apologies. However, further investigations led to the arrest of Pham Quang Linh, Hang Du Muc, and several officials associated with their company, all facing charges related to the production of counterfeit products.
As of this week, Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, beloved by many in Vietnam, was also arrested for allegedly deceiving her customers. Reports indicate that over 100,000 boxes of the gummies were sold before their distribution was suspended amidst the scandal.
Once a favored figure in Vietnamese media, with reality show appearances and accolades from the government, this incident has dramatically altered Thuy Tien's career trajectory and public perception in her home country.
The trouble began when a consumer sent the product for testing, revealing that it contained only 16mg of fiber per gummy, significantly less than the 200mg the influencers claimed. This prompted authorities to investigate, uncovering that substandard ingredients were used and that packaging failed to indicate the true fiber content or mention an excessive level of sorbitol, typically found in laxatives.
Earlier in the year, the three influencers were fined for their misleading advertisements and issued public apologies. However, further investigations led to the arrest of Pham Quang Linh, Hang Du Muc, and several officials associated with their company, all facing charges related to the production of counterfeit products.
As of this week, Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, beloved by many in Vietnam, was also arrested for allegedly deceiving her customers. Reports indicate that over 100,000 boxes of the gummies were sold before their distribution was suspended amidst the scandal.
Once a favored figure in Vietnamese media, with reality show appearances and accolades from the government, this incident has dramatically altered Thuy Tien's career trajectory and public perception in her home country.
