The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has taken decisive action against an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket, situated within the premises of the China General Chamber of Commerce in Abuja, following allegations of discriminatory practices against Nigerians.
In a swift response to the disturbing reports, FCCPC officials stormed the supermarket on Monday and subsequently sealed off the premises. The commission’s intervention came after interrogating Nigerian workers at the supermarket, who disclosed that the owner, Cindy Liu Bei, had fled the premises along with her family.]
“The essence of the surveillance and investigation that we conducted today is to verify the allegations and the content of that viral video.
“On arrival, we noticed that the supermarket which is right behind me, was sealed and padlocked externally. Inquiries have shown that yes, as this morning this supermarket was open and people were here.
“CCTV footage also shows that in the morning, two vehicles departed from these very premises allegedly containing the owner of the supermarket, whom we have been able to identify by name and we have her contact details.”
According to the workers, Bei and her family hastily departed the supermarket on Monday morning at 8:26 am, as captured by Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras installed on the premises.
“Now the summons of course since she’s not around and the place is locked, is to serve notice on her to appear before the federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission by Wednesday
“There are other regulatory tools to be deployed, if she fails to attend to this summon. The summons means that on entering into these premises they must see the summon because that is how they gain access to it”, she said.
It was reported that this revelation came to light as FCCPC officials conducted their investigation.
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