C.P. Vietnam whistleblower says he’s provided sufficient evidence to authorities

L.Q.N., a former employee of C.P. Vietnam, made the comments during an interview with Tuoi Tre (Youth) reporters at his home in My Xuyen Town, Soc Trang Province on Wednesday afternoon.

In late May, N. posted allegations on social media, claiming that the company had sold tainted meat products.

N., 40, said he was invited to meet with officials in My Xuyen Town earlier that day, where he answered questions and submitted materials related to his allegations.

“I explained what I posted and handed over the relevant documents. I believe that should be enough,” he said.

According to N., investigators asked whether his complaint was motivated by personal resentment over his contract termination.

“I raised this issue through the proper channels long ago. They finally responded on April 28, 2025 but I was disappointed with the inspection results,” he said.

“I didn’t want the truth to be buried, and I didn’t want public health to be at risk. 

"That’s why I came forward. This isn’t about personal benefit.”

He also denied rumors that the company had helped pay for his kidney treatment. 

“That’s not true. They didn’t support me at all,” he said, adding that he never even received the company’s VND20 million (US$767) annual health check allowance.

N. said he has received encouragement from friends and strangers alike, some offering financial help for his treatment. 

Others, however, have tried to persuade him to drop the matter in exchange for compensation.

“One friend even suggested I take down my post and meet with the company, offering to help pay for my treatment," he said.

"I told him I’ve already handed over everything to the authorities. 

"Now, I just want to rest, take care of my health, and look after my son. Let the authorities take it from here.”

In a previous interview with Tuoi Tre on May 31, N. alleged that from late 2022 to early 2023, he and colleagues discovered that a C.P. Fresh Shop in My Xuyen was selling meat from sick animals.

Despite reporting it to store managers, nothing was done, prompting him to go public.

Meanwhile, C.P. Vietnam has denied the accusations and issued a public statement calling the allegations—posted on the 'Jonny Lieu' Facebook account and the 'Ngan Tech' Zalo account used by N.—fabricated and defamatory.

As of Monday, the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health said inspections had not found evidence that C.P. Vietnam sold diseased meat or unsafe products.

Investigations are ongoing.