A police takes Khánh’s declaration. — Photo courtesy of the Bắc Giang Police

BẮC GIANG — The Bắc Giang Police have dismantled a facility producing and distributing counterfeit cosmetics in Đại Lâm Commune, Lạng Giang District.

Authorities arrested Nguyễn Văn Khánh (29) and Nguyễn Thị Hiên (22), both residents of Lải Village, Đại Lâm Commune, for their involvement in the illicit operation.

Investigations revealed that the facility had manufactured thousands of fake cosmetic products, successfully selling over 100,000 orders to customers across multiple provinces and cities via e-commerce platforms Shopee and TikTok.

Earlier, police detected suspicious activity online, uncovering Shopee accounts such as “Bn Store 2024,” “Bibo Comesticc,” “Nhungnguyen010798,” and “Vliwwfo6-r,” alongside TikTok accounts “Sare Comesticc” and “Coca Beauty,” advertising and selling counterfeit cosmetics—including body deodorants, acne treatment serums, and skin whitening products.

On Wednesday, police, in coordination with Bắc Giang Market Watch, conducted a surprise inspection at Nguyễn Văn Khánh’s residence, uncovering an illegal counterfeit cosmetics production facility operated by Khánh and Nguyễn Thị Hiên.

At the scene, authorities seized a large quantity of counterfeit goods, including 13 different types of cosmetics, with a total of 2,468 finished products, such as makeup remover and skin cream.

Additionally, investigators confiscated approximately 104,000 anti-counterfeit stamps and labels, nearly 10,000 bottles and jars, millions of packaging units, 300kg of raw materials, as well as a wrapping machine and date stamping machine used in the illicit operation.

Initial investigations revealed that Khánh began producing fake cosmetics in late 2024, after noticing high consumer demand for beauty products. He researched various cosmetics online, then ordered fake labels and packaging to replicate branded items.

The primary raw materials used in the operation included mixed chemical compounds of unknown origin and alum powder.

Since late last year, Khánh has successfully sold over 100,000 orders to customers across multiple provinces and cities, generating a revenue of over VNĐ6 billion (US$231,100).

The police are conducting further investigation on the case. — VNS