Hoan Kiem District verifies clip accusing street vendor of demanding money from customers who haven't bought goods

Young man accuses street vendor in Hanoi's Old Quarter of blackmailing, demanding payment even though he hasn't bought anything yet - Screenshot

On the afternoon of March 20, a clip appeared on social media of a young man with a southern accent accusing a street vendor on Trang Tien Street (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) of following a group of young people and demanding payment for ice cream even though they had not purchased anything.

Verifying clip of tourist accusing street vendor of asking for money, even though no purchase has been made

Specifically, according to the clip, a group of six friends were standing on the street taking pictures, without any buying or selling activities, when suddenly an ice cream seller yelled at them and falsely accused them of buying something without paying.

Even though the group of young people left, the vendor continued to follow them and demand payment. The group of tourists kept saying they had not bought any ice cream, but the vendor insisted that the group had "already bought it".

At this time, the young man said: "We have never bought anything, we really like Hanoi, what you did is affecting Hanoi, embarrassing Hanoi people".

Then, when he saw the group of young people holding a camera to film him asking for money, the street vendor immediately changed his attitude and said: "You're wrong."

The above clip has received public attention after being posted. Many people expressed disappointment with the street vendor's actions.

Regarding the incident, on the afternoon of March 20, speaking with Tuoi Tre Online , a leader of the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem district said the district will investigate.

"We will transfer the clip to the District Police to verify and strictly handle according to regulations if the above incident is determined to be true" - said the leader of the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem District.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/quan-hoan-kiem-xac-minh-clip-to-nguoi-ban-hang-rong-doi-tien-khach-chua-mua-hang-20240320180612801.htm