18 Detained After Herbal ‘Cure’ Accused of Contributing to Child’s Death

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By Tang Ziyi / Jan 07, 2019 12:23 PM / Politics & Law

Quanjian CEO Shu Yuhui in 2015. Photo: VCG

Eighteen suspects from a Tianjin supplements maker have been detained after accusations the firm claimed its products could cure cancer without the need for chemotherapy, contributing to a child's death.

The suspects, from Quanjian Group Co. Ltd. — including CEO Shu Yuhui — are under criminal detention over allegations of “illegal pyramid selling” and misleading advertising, media reported.

Police began investigating the company on Jan. 1, after an article went viral on China's internet accusing the firm of exaggerating the benefits of its products.

The article claimed that a 4-year-old girl died from cancer in 2015 after her parents decided to replace her medical treatment with herbal products made by Quanjian.

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