A distillery owner in Laos has been charged over the 2024 methanol poisoning incident that killed six foreign nationals, including two Australian teenagers, Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones.

Danish officials claim the owner could face up to four years in prison, while Australian authorities report Lao authorities have only offered a maximum one-year sentence.The case has sparked outrage in Australia, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong criticising Laos for its handling of the tragedy.The victims, including Danish and American nationals, were staying at a hostel in Vang Vieng when they consumed contaminated alcohol.Lao authorities have not pursued more severe charges, leading to concerns about judicial transparency and corruption.Australia has raised its travel advisory for Laos, warning of inconsistent legal processes.The distillery, Tiger, has denied responsibility, claiming its products were not involved in the poisoning.Investigations continue, with Australian officials pushing for justice for the victims.