How one disappointing order uncovered a massive ‘ghost cake’ delivery scandal in China
- Posted on April 22, 2026
- By CNN
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How one disappointing order uncovered a massive ‘ghost cake’ delivery scandal in China

A customer’s complaint about a disappointing cake kicked off a massive investigation that uncovered thousands of “ghost” food vendors in China, resulting in staggering fines for some the country’s largest firms and highlighting the pitfalls of the cutthroat price competition.