Deputy Prime Minister requests strict handling of Khaisilk case

Mr. Minh January 9, 2018 21:43

Government leaders requested strict handling of violations in the sale of Chinese goods labeled as Vietnamese in accordance with legal regulations.

The Government Office has just issued a document conveying the opinion of Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh - Head of the National Steering Committee against smuggling and trade fraud on the Khaisilk case. Accordingly, the Deputy Prime Minister requested the Ministries of Public Security, Industry and Trade, Finance, and relevant agencies to strictly handle violations by Khai Duc Company Limited when selling Chinese silk but labeling it "made in Vietnam" according to the provisions of law.

Old reportThe Ministry of Industry and Trade said that Khaisilk brand silk scarves do not contain 100% silk as announced, but are polyester or have a "polyamide" base fabric and "polyester/rayon pattern".

Khaisilk's 113 Hang Gai store closed after being exposed for selling Chinese silk labeled "made in Vietnam".Photo: TL

In 3 years (2006 - 2009), Khai Duc imported fashion products from China and Thailand. However, from 2009 to October 15, 2017, the company no longer imported fashion items. From 2012 to present, the company has not produced, processed or ordered the processing of fashion products from domestic enterprises and production facilities.Instead, this business mainly buys finished products from stores, businesses, and other enterprises in the market to label.

After concluding Khaisilk's violations, the Ministry of Industry and Trade transferred the case and evidence to the investigation agency, requesting prosecution due to signs of criminal violations.

Even though he is no longer a representativeAccording to the law for Khai Duc Company Limited - the core enterprise of the Khaisilk system, Mr. Hoang Khai is still the head of many affiliated units of this company such as:81 Fashion Store and Phu My Hung Fashion Store and 3 high-end restaurants under Khai Duc's branches, including Cham Restaurant, Minh Chinese Restaurant and Nam Phan Restaurant.

After the incident was exposed, Khaisilk stores in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City were closed, some stores hung signs looking for tenants.

Mr. Minh