Event Brief
Two scientists charged over mpox vial smuggling
Filed: Jun 03, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Summary: 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 03, 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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