Cà Mau police detain individual over false rubber shrimp claim

Vietnam’s Cà Mau provincial police arrested a man and summoned another over a viral video that claimed the region’s dried shrimp was produced from latex rubber and toxic chemicals. Both suspects admitted the content was fabricated and the material was removed after police intervention.

Authorities verified that no such production exists, finding no evidence of rubber‑based shrimp processing in Cà Mau. The misinformation sparked public alarm, prompting the provincial leadership to launch a rapid verification effort to protect the reputation of the local shrimp industry and reassure consumers.