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Laos Distillery Owner Charged in Tourist Deaths | Melbourne News
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- Jul 17, 2026
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- 129
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Summary
Laos has charged the owner of a distillery linked to a deadly 2023 methanol poisoning that killed six tourists, including two young Australian women, with operating an illegal business and selling harmful products — facing up to four years in prison and a fine, with the case open for 15 years for potential future charges. Families of the victims are outraged, calling the justice offered inadequate and demanding Australian intervention, as Australia deploys a special envoy to push for accountability, while Denmark also condemns the leniency and plans next steps with grieving families. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/05bafb33e2ed0f24