Hanoi man fined for posting fake photo of rice popping in extreme heat

Police in Tran Phu Commune, Hanoi, issued an administrative penalty on May 31, 2026, against N.H.D. (born 1979) for posting a fabricated image on a Facebook account that claimed rice drying outdoors had burst into popcorn-like pieces during extreme heat. Authorities said he took an image from social media, combined it with a personal photograph, uploaded the edited image to attract engagement, and acknowledged the content did not depict a real event. N.H.D. was fined 7.5 million VND, removed the post, and pledged not to repeat the offence after being informed of legal regulations governing social media use.

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