Tu, 34, from Nguyet Vien ward, and Hang, 31, from Hac Thanh ward, Thanh Hoa province, are under investigation for trading counterfeit pharmaceuticals, a violation of Article 194 of the penal code. They are currently barred from leaving their residences.

Authorities seized numerous counterfeit drugs at An Phat International Pharmaceutical Company Limited. Photo: Lam Son

Authorities seized numerous counterfeit drugs at An Phat International Pharmaceutical Company Limited. Photo: Lam Son

In late June, Thanh Hoa market management forces, in collaboration with the Economic Police Department (PC03) of the Thanh Hoa Provincial Police, inspected a warehouse belonging to An Phat International Pharmaceutical Company Limited on Nguyen Duy Hieu street, Hac Thanh ward. They discovered seven product groups, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and supplements, suspected of being counterfeit. Among these were 22 boxes of Yuan Bone, marketed as a bone and joint supplement.

All suspected counterfeit goods have been seized for the investigation. Authorities determined that the products lacked legitimate origin documentation and displayed signs of counterfeit labeling.

Tu and Hang, identified as the company owners, are directly linked to the business and distribution of the illicit goods.

The investigation is ongoing.

Lam Son