Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports works with TikToker to promote Kera candy

TikToker Nguyen An proactively reported to authorities after the Kara candy scandal.

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On the afternoon of April 10, at a regular press conference providing information on socio-economic issues in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism responded to the case of TikToker Nguyen An - owner of the account Chu Ca Review Khong Booking (more than 866,000 followers) reporting to the authorities when he had advertised Kera vegetable candy.

Accordingly, the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City said that on March 13, the Department received a complaint from Mr. Nguyen An and the owner of the TikTok channel "Chubancarivewkhongbooking". In the complaint, Nguyen An reported that he had posted two videos on February 11 and February 13 related to the promotion of Kera vegetable candy products, as well as requested the authorities to provide more information about the violations and remedial measures.

"After studying the petition and collecting relevant documents, the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City had a meeting with Mr. Nguyen An to clarify the contents stated in the petition. Because the content of Mr. Nguyen An's request is related to a number of other functional agencies, the Department has requested that Mr. Nguyen An clearly identify the specific content that needs support; provide detailed evidence for the sale of Kera vegetable candy on the TikTok channel "Chubancarivewkhongbooking", as well as detailed data on income and commissions received from the sale of Kera vegetable candy. After receiving the explanatory report and evidence provided by Mr. Nguyen An, the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City will coordinate with relevant functional agencies to review and resolve the case", said a representative of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City.

Previously, TikToker Nguyen An had posted 2 videos to promote the Kera vegetable candy product through affiliate marketing, receiving commissions. When the vegetable candy product caused a stir, this person spoke up to confirm that he would refund customers who had purchased the product from him. To date, this TikToker has refunded 6 customers. At the same time, the account owner also said that he had gone to a number of authorities to report the incident and wait for the official conclusion. This person affirmed that he would take full responsibility before consumers as well as before Vietnamese law.

Recently, the scandal involving Kera vegetable candy has attracted public attention. In addition to those directly involved, the online community has also requested that authorities investigate and punish TikTokers and celebrities who have promoted, sold products, and defended Kera candy.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/so-vh-tt-tphcm-lam-viec-voi-tiktoker-quang-ba-keo-kera-185250410154016901.htm