Deputy chairman of a township in Hanoi arrested for producing fake medical alcohol, Hanoi detective agency.
On June 16, police in Thach That district, Hanoi announced the arrest and temporary detention of Nguyen Tien Dung, 47 years old, deputy chairman of the people’s committee of Lien Quan township, for producing and trading counterfeit medical alcohol.
Initial investigations revealed that Mr. Dung had taken advantage of his position and used his off-duty time to operate an illicit alcohol production scheme over an extended period.
The products, labeled as 70% and 90% medical alcohol—items under special regulation in the healthcare sector—were in fact of unknown origin and failed to meet safety standards.
Police searched the production site and warehouse, seizing a large quantity of fake alcohol, packaging materials, labels, and related equipment.
Hanoi detective, forensic tests confirmed that the seized products were substandard and potentially harmful to human health.
Notably, Mr. Dung is still serving as the Deputy chairman of Lien Quan township, responsible for socio-economic affairs.
Authorities view the involvement of a local official in producing counterfeit medical goods as a particularly serious offense that undermines public trust.
Thach That district police are continuing their investigation to uncover the distribution network and identify other individuals involved.
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