# Counterfeit book trafficking in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/counterfeit-book-trafficking-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-08-25T03:40:36.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Vietnam have conducted separate investigations into the trafficking of counterfeit books in Dong Nai and Bac Ninh provinces.

In Dong Nai, police arrested Nguyen Tang Tien, owner of Tang Tien Bookstore, for allegedly purchasing approximately 33,809 counterfeit textbooks, workbooks, and English language books. The items, part of the ‘Chan troi sang tao’ series from the Vietnam Education Publishing House, had an estimated value of nearly 598 million VND.

In Bac Ninh, police initiated a criminal case against Duong Van Trong following the discovery of suspicious Facebook listings for children’s books and comics. A warehouse inspection led to the seizure of 4,723 counterfeit books across 67 titles, branded with names from several legitimate publishers including Hong Duc, Kim Dong, and Thanh Nien. Investigators determined the suspect purchased the goods cheaply through social media to mix them with genuine products.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Bac Ninh police seize over 4,700 counterfeit books

Bac Ninh police have prosecuted Duong Van Trong for selling over 4,700 counterfeit children's books and comics worth nearly 600 million VND, sourced via social media groups.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bac-ninh-police-seize-over-4700-counterfeit-books

### 2026-08-12: Dong Nai bookstore owner arrested for selling counterfeit textbooks

Dong Nai police arrested Nguyen Tang Tien, owner of Tang Tien Bookstore, for selling over 33,000 counterfeit textbooks valued at nearly 598 million VND.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dong-nai-bookstore-owner-arrested-for-selling-counterfeit-textbooks

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