Overview

• Greta Otteson, 33, and her fiancé, Arno Quinton, 36, were found dead on December 26, 2024, in Hoi An after drinking limoncello.
• Post-mortems confirmed acute methanol poisoning linked to homemade bottles bought as a Christmas gift from the Italian restaurant Good Morning Vietnam.
• Da Nang authorities charged a local barman in February with violating food-safety regulations for allegedly using medical-grade alcohol, an offense carrying a potential 7–15‑year sentence.
• The couple’s parents report no further contact from police and say the restaurant remains open without a public apology.
• UK officials and aid groups warn that methanol-contaminated alcohol poses an ongoing regional risk to travelers, with recent deaths reported in Laos.