Two scientists charged over mpox vial smuggling

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Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe were charged with illegally importing deactivated mpox vials and lying to investigators.

WHO: Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe

WHAT: Charged with illegally importing deactivated mpox virus vials into the US and lying to investigators

WHEN: Jun 3, 2026 at 1:21 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: They were charged for illegally importing deactivated mpox vials and for lying to investigators after being intercepted at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

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