Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien and two fellow influencers have been taken into custody for marketing gummies falsely claimed to have high fiber content, sparking public outrage and an investigation.
**Vietnamese Beauty Queen Arrested for Promoting Fake Fiber Gummies**
**Vietnamese Beauty Queen Arrested for Promoting Fake Fiber Gummies**
A prominent social media influencer and former beauty queen faces fraud charges over misleading health supplement claims.
In a scandal that has rattled the Vietnamese health and beauty community, Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, a titleholder of the 2021 Miss Grand International pageant, has been arrested on charges of consumer fraud. The beauty queen, who has amassed a significant social media following, promoted Kera Supergreens Gummies, alleging they were rich in fiber. However, independent laboratory tests exposed the gummies contained only a fraction of the fiber claimed, igniting a substantial public outcry.
Nguyen, along with fellow influencers Pham Quang Linh and Hang Du Muc, had actively marketed the product, asserting that each gummy provided fiber equivalent to a plate of vegetables. Following investigations prompted by consumer complaints, it was found that the supplement featured subpar ingredients and the actual fiber content failed to meet the advertised levels. Notably, the product's packaging misleadingly omitted important information, including a high level of sorbitol, a substance commonly utilized in laxative preparations.
The trio, previously subjected to fines in March and public apologies, saw matters escalate when Vietnamese authorities launched a full-scale investigation. This resulted in the arrest of Nguyen and her compatriots, as charges were brought forth for producing counterfeit goods and deceiving customers regarding the efficacy of their product. Reports indicate that over 100,000 boxes of the gummies were sold before their distribution was suspended amid the controversy.
Since winning the prestigious beauty contest, Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien has enjoyed celebrity status, becoming an ambassador for numerous brands and making multiple reality television appearances. Her accomplishments were recognized by the state, as she received certificates of merit from the prime minister of Vietnam and acknowledgment from the ruling Communist Party. As legal proceedings unfold, the implications of this high-profile fraud case continue to raise awareness about the imperative of accountability and ethics within the influencer-driven beauty and wellness industry.
Nguyen, along with fellow influencers Pham Quang Linh and Hang Du Muc, had actively marketed the product, asserting that each gummy provided fiber equivalent to a plate of vegetables. Following investigations prompted by consumer complaints, it was found that the supplement featured subpar ingredients and the actual fiber content failed to meet the advertised levels. Notably, the product's packaging misleadingly omitted important information, including a high level of sorbitol, a substance commonly utilized in laxative preparations.
The trio, previously subjected to fines in March and public apologies, saw matters escalate when Vietnamese authorities launched a full-scale investigation. This resulted in the arrest of Nguyen and her compatriots, as charges were brought forth for producing counterfeit goods and deceiving customers regarding the efficacy of their product. Reports indicate that over 100,000 boxes of the gummies were sold before their distribution was suspended amid the controversy.
Since winning the prestigious beauty contest, Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien has enjoyed celebrity status, becoming an ambassador for numerous brands and making multiple reality television appearances. Her accomplishments were recognized by the state, as she received certificates of merit from the prime minister of Vietnam and acknowledgment from the ruling Communist Party. As legal proceedings unfold, the implications of this high-profile fraud case continue to raise awareness about the imperative of accountability and ethics within the influencer-driven beauty and wellness industry.
