Did HH Thuy Tien escape prison sentence by returning 3.2 billion VND of illicit profits?

For what reason is Miss Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien proposed to consider applying a special mitigating circumstance in the process of adjudicating a related criminal case?

The People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City is expected to open a trial on the case of "Deceiving customers" related to SuperGreens Gummies (also known as "Kera candy") on November 19. This event is attracting special attention when it has the presence of famous names in the entertainment world and social networks, namely Miss Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, TikToker Pham Quang Linh (Quang Linh Vlog), and TikToker Nguyen Thi Thai Hang (Hang Du Muc), and two leaders of Sister Rod Group Joint Stock Company, Le Tuan Linh and Le Thanh Cong. According to the indictment, the behavior of the 5 defendants constituted the crime of "Deceiving customers" with a maximum penalty of up to 5 years in prison.

Opportunities for Penalty Relief through Repentance and Remedy

Despite facing a strict penalty frame for the crime of "Deceiving customers", all 5 defendants in the Kera candy case were recorded with many important mitigating circumstances, opening up the opportunity to enjoy leniency from the law. These circumstances include a sincere attitude of declaration and repentance, along with a good criminal record (no criminal record) and previous contributions to charity.

The decisive factor is the fact that the defendants have actively returned the entire amount of illicit profits to thoroughly overcome the consequences, minimizing damage to more than 56,000 buyers. Specifically, the amount of remedy announced is: Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien 3.2 billion VND; Nguyen Thi Thai Hang 2.18 billion VND; Pham Quang Linh 1.2 billion VND; Le Thanh Cong 1.6 billion VND; and Le Tuan Linh 600 million VND. Notably, Miss Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien also has a special advantage: she was proposed to be considered for mitigation under Clause 1, Article 51 of the Criminal Code thanks to the achievement of Typical Young Faces of Vietnam in 2021 – a testament to her nationally recognized dedication.

Consumer Recommendation: Buy Smart

In the face of sophisticated deception and deliberate violations of business ethics as exposed by the authorities, self-protection is the primary responsibility of consumers. To avoid falling victim to false advertising and substandard products, everyone needs to be more vigilant and become smarter shoppers than ever before.

To truly become smart shoppers, consumers do not only stop at being suspicious but must take specific verification steps. Specifically, ask the manufacturer or distributor to provide clear and transparent scientific evidence for any claims of the product's uses. These can be clinical research results, independent trial reports, or composition analyses performed by reputable laboratories. Only with these documents will consumers have a basis to judge the authenticity of advertisements.

Next, consumers need to take the time to thoroughly check the international or national standard certifications that the product possesses (e.g., VietGAP for clean agricultural products, ISO for management systems, U.S. FDA, or GMP for production processes. It is important to check that these certifications are still valid, and whether they actually apply to the specific product you're considering. A certificate is only valid if it is valid and issued by the competent authority.

In addition, special care should be given to products whose origins or ingredients are vaguely or unclearly, and products that use advertising images or videos that show signs of artificiality or staging (e.g., recording videos that "false" the material area, using actors pretending to be experts). Such careful verification and checking of information is not only an essential step to avoid buying substandard goods and wasting money, but also the most effective and sustainable way to protect one's long-term health and ensure one's legitimate interests against fraudulent acts. profiting from the trust of customers.

Thuy Tien was involved in false rumors, her sister Dang Thu Thao implied that she had been "put in storage" Bảo Nam16:43:10 11/04/2025Netizens discovered that Miss Thuy Tien's official social media accounts disappeared overnight. Among them, the Facebook page had more than 2.7 million followers, the TikTok channel had 5.5 million followers, and the IG account had 2.8 million followers.