Bangkok, May 3 – The Central Investigation Police Disrupting the network of Vietnamese capitalist gangs Impersonating famous doctors Scam selling health products worth more than 60 million baht

On May 3, 2023, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) by Pol.Lt.Gen. ., Pol. Pol. Gen. Anan Nanasombat, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, Pol. Col. Panya Klaprasert, Pol. Col. Samroeng Ampornthong, Pol. Col. Chatthanak Kaew, Pol. Col. Phakphum Srilapamas, Pol. Col. Nuttawat Kesarak, Pol. Acting Pol. Col. Suphot Phumyam, Superintendent 4, Superintendent of the Food and Drug Administration, Office of the Food and Drug Administration by Dr. Paisarn Dankoom, Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration and Superintendent Weerachai Nalawa Chai Deputy Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration joint press conference on the dismantling of Vietnamese capitalist networks impersonating many famous medical personnel Prosecuted with 2 suspects and seized 27 objects worth 61,354,000 baht.

The circumstance is that on April 4, 2023, Sub-Division 4, Crime Suppression Division on Consumer Protection Was notified by Dr. Nicha (surname reserved), a dermatologist who found a Facebook page using his name and surname to falsely advertise the sale of dietary supplements. and many cosmetic products according to the Facebook page widely without being involved in such acts Therefore came to report a complaint to the investigating officer

The police investigated the website and Facebook page. It was found that the names of doctors were used in 3 famous hospitals, with pictures of doctors being edited. Including impersonating various hospitals come to the advertisement There are also fake product buyers and reviewers. to deceive consumers into believing in doctors and exaggerating the properties of the product that it can cure various symptoms, for example, challenge all symptoms, apply it for 5 days without itching, help protect, strengthen liver function, Helps in the recovery of the body Get rid of germs from within the body from blood cells. And helps in blood circulation, etc., which are sold in a Call-Center style, that is, when consumers make purchases. by filling in the details of the buyer with a contact phone number through the website or the message box on the Facebook page will contact you back which is a message in AutoText format. to describe the properties exaggerated convince buyers to make a purchase decision which after consumers have used the product and found that it does not work as advertised Most consumers tend to let it pass. did not report a complaint therefore taking advantage of deceiving consumers who expect treatment results result in health hazards Including losing the opportunity to treat the disease correctly

when examining dietary supplements and cosmetic products that such sites sell It was found that such products do not display Thai labels. Food serial numbers are not displayed. And cosmetics do not show the registration number. Therefore, an investigation was made until the location of the product was stored. and a network of offenders It was found that the group, with Vietnamese venture capitalists, was involved in running a total of 27 Facebook pages and websites advertising food supplements and cosmetic products to spread advertising. If the page is blocked by advertising products and accepting product orders in Vietnam and send delivery information to employees in Thailand Make packing and delivery with a Vietnamese commander in Thailand Take care of orders in another way.

Later, on April 26, 2023, police officers brought Samut Sakhon provincial court warrant No. 297/2566 to search the storage and packaging area in Don Kai Dee Subdistrict, Krathumbaen District, Samut Sakhon Province. ), which admits that they have a duty to label - pack products into packaging and deliver to customers Identify yourself as an employee of the said facility. leading the raid Findings of food supplements cosmetic products weight loss supplements and other products which is an offense under the Food Act B.E. 2522, the Cosmetics Act B.E. 2558 and the Drug Act B.E. 2510 in the amount of 13 items

Then the investigation was expanded. Be aware of another illegal product storage, packing and shipping facility. In the area of Soi Chaloem Phra Kiat Rama 9, Soi 37, Nong Bon Subdistrict, Prawet District, Bangkok, the police therefore went to inspect the said place and found Mr. Chaiyaporn (surname reserved) representing himself as an employee of the said place. Responsible for packing products into packaging and delivering to customers. leading the raid Inspection of dietary supplements cosmetic products weight loss supplements and other products which is an offense under the Food Act B.E. 2522, the Cosmetics Act B.E. 2558 and the Drug Act B.E. 2510 in the amount of 14 items

Ask Mr. Chaiyaporn Employees of the said location informed that the products belonged to Ms. Kaew or MISS TIEU NY (last name reserved), Vietnamese nationality. which takes care of the product and ordered in Thailand After that, the police seized all the products as intermediaries. Delivered to investigating officials, Kor Kor 4, Kor Kor Kor Kor, for further legal action.

Investigators, Kor.4, Kor.Por.Chor. have gathered evidence to request the court to approve an arrest warrant for Miss TIEU NY (surname reserved), a Vietnamese employer. in which the police officers were able to arrest the accused at a later time By accusing Miss TIEU NY and Ms. Suwimon (last name reserved) for “jointly selling modern drugs without permission, jointly selling unregistered drugs, jointly selling cosmetics that There is an incorrect label, collectively selling unregistered cosmetics. and jointly selling food without displaying incorrect labels Without displaying the label in Thai language "Seized 27 objects worth 61,354,000 baht, with Ms. Suwimon admitting that she was the owner of the place. Responsible for taking care of and packing products according to the orders of a Vietnamese employer named Miss Kaew or Miss TIEU NY, receiving a salary of 15,000 baht per month and has been working for about 1 year.

The actions of such accused are offenses under

Drug Act 1967, Section 12, based on “selling modern drugs without permission” shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years and a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht.

Drug Act 1967, Section 72 (4), for the basis of “selling drugs without a registered formula” imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or a fine of 5,000 baht, or both.

Food Act 1979, Section 6 (10), based on “distributing food products with incorrect labeling”, liable to a fine not exceeding 30,000 baht.

Cosmetics Act B.E. 2558, Section 32 (4) based on “selling cosmetics without a Thai language label” is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 month or a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht, or both. ) for the base of “selling unregistered cosmetics”, a fine of not more than 20,000 baht

In case of importing false information and advertising such products, it may be an offense under 2560 for “importing false information” imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or both, and for “false advertising of cosmetics” imprisonment. Not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than 100,000 baht or both.

Prof. Weerachai Nonlawachai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration, said this operation The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would like to thank the police from the Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division (BDO) for investigating until they were able to arrest the trader. Huge seizure of illegal health products The products found this time were drugs, food and cosmetics that were not licensed by the FDA, did not have Thai labels, were smuggled and were found to be falsely advertised to cause unreasonable misconceptions, without evidence or scientific efficacy test results. support therefore reminding consumers that There is no food or cosmetics that have therapeutic properties. Consumers are asked to be careful and deliberate. Don't be fooled by false information. Exaggerated advertisements. Consumers can check health products that have been approved by the FDA at www.fda.moph.go.th and Line@FDAThai if they find suspect or unauthorized products. You can notify at the FDA hotline.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Anan Nanasombat, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, expressed his concern to the people that Please be careful and reflect carefully. Don't be fooled into buying products through online media that are falsely advertised, such as weight loss within 7 days, diabetes treatment, fungus treatment, blood vessels treatment, prostate treatment, longevity, blood vessel cleansing, deworming, sexual performance enhancement Remember, increase breast size, solve hearing problems, reduce wrinkles, go back to 30 years of age, etc. and if consumers believe in ordering products to use may not produce the desired results And lose the opportunity to get the right treatment from a specialized doctor. Some may affect health. and would like to warn those who intend to commit an offense by deceiving others by means of removing the illness healing properties or the reputation of doctors and hospitals Come to deceive to sell products to consumers. If found, legal action will be taken to the utmost. Able to report clues at the NACC hotline.

Source: Thai News Agency