The Central Investigation Police, together with the FDA, broke up a network of Vietnamese capitalists, opening 11 scam websites selling fake milk powder. Exaggerated exaggeration of its deceptive properties; confiscated items valued at more than 18 million baht.
Police suppress crimes related to consumer protection, or the Anti-Corruption Commission, in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration. Announcing the results after searching a warehouse in Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province. Found 6 Lao and Myanmar workers packing products and waiting to sell. Initially, a total of 41 items of food products, medicines and other packaging were seized, over 20,000 pieces, divided into 12,625 jars of powdered milk from 8 different brands, 1,776 pieces of nutritional supplements for children, 95 pieces of vitamins without food serial numbers, and medicines that were not registered as pharmaceutical formulas. 3,660 pieces, totaling over 18 million baht
This case is due to the fact that health produc
ts in Thailand are currently attracting the attention of consumers and there is an epidemic of counterfeit health products. exaggerating the merits more likely Therefore, the investigation found that the movement had Vietnamese capitalists behind it. Bringing products into Hanoi Through 11 of its own websites, they make exaggerated claims, such as when consuming the product it will reduce blood sugar levels. stimulates insulin action Prevents dangerous complications 26 times more than other products. Develops immunity in children, causing them to grow 3-5 centimeters taller. It also claims to be a product that has been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), United States, and is the number 1 best seller. 1 in New Zealand
It will not be sold on popular online platforms. But it will be sold within its own website which has an IP base located abroad. By ordering, interested customers will be asked to fill in their name, address, and telephone number. Then an official will call back to offer a promo
tion. And when the customer has purchased 2-3 weeks ago, there will be a phone call to follow up. and offer additional promotions Which will be sold at a price of 1,090-1,190 baht, with sales of 3,000-6,000 orders per month. The warehouse tenant, who is a Vietnamese citizen, has already left the country. After this, all consignments will be sent to be tested for harmful substances. For capitalists, there are offenses under the Food Act, Drug Act, and Immigration Act.
As for 6 foreign workers, it was found that they had entered the country legally. But without a work permit, the police filed 5 charges, such as conspiring to sell incorrectly labeled food products. Being an alien working without a work permit
The Deputy Secretary-General of the FDA said that the discovery of such products was found from online advertisements that were exaggerated and did not have FDA labels or Thai language labels. It is also sold on a personal website. Not available for sale in the country or on famous online platforms. There
fore coordinated with the police to investigate. The customer group will be children and the elderly.
In addition, it was found that the products were illegally imported. It will copy the name of a popular commercial product. It may cause people to misunderstand and believe. Ready to recommend people to see and When choosing to buy, pay attention to the fact that the medicine must have a registration number. Food must have a food serial number or FDA mark and emphasize that no food or dietary supplement has properties to treat, relieve, or cure disease. Consumers are asked to be careful and think carefully. Don’t believe false information. Exaggerated advertising.
Source: Thai News Agency