# Proposed Laos methanol charges criticised as too lenient

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Podcast: [ABC News Top Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-news-top-stories-6001594)
Published: 2026-07-16T22:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/naus_laoschargeslmod_1707/106926544
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## Resource

A devastating methanol poisoning incident that killed two Aussie teenagers in Laos in 2024 is back in the spotlight, with the Laos government getting ready to lay charges against those allegedly responsible.

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