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HCM, Vietnam: Man arrested in Gucci bags smuggling case

moe — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:21:19 +0000

According to Vietnamnet.vn on April 3, HCM City police arrested Le Hong Duc, 35, in District 1, HCM City, an employee of the Gucci-Milano shop at his home to investigate the behavior of smuggling. Related to this case, the police are also hunting Tran Anh Tuan, the boss of Gucci-Milano store, who has fled, to investigate the acts of smuggling. According to the initial investigation, on November 27, 2012, HCM City police arrested four trucks transporting products with Gucci and D & G brands in the basement of the Sheraton Hotel, at 88 Dong Khoi Street, District 1. Read Article

New Jersey: Passaic Police seize counterfeit designer clothing, arrest three business owners

moe — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:26:40 +0000

According to Nj.com three city business owners were arrested Tuesday for allegedly selling fake designer goods. Detectives from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department found the goods, which were being passed off as brands such as Louis Vuitton, Coach and Chanel, at shops on Lexington Avenue and Main Avenue. Read Article

Rock Hill, SC: man arrested for possession of counterfeit shoes, DVDs

moe — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:33:10 +0000

According to Heraldonline.com, a Rock Hill man driving on the wrong side of the road was arrested recently after police say they found counterfeit sneakers and DVDs in his car. Read Article

Shanghai, China: 3 arrested for selling counterfeit Japanese Evisu jeans

moe — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:15:48 +0000

As reported by Shanghaidaily.com, three suspects have been detained for taking part in a supply chain selling fake high-fashion jeans, Shanghai police said yesterday. Read Article

New Orleans: Kenner merchant faces 10 years in prison for trafficking counterfeit NFL jerseys

moe — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:59:22 +0000

As reported by Mysanantonio.com, a French Quarter merchant has been charged in federal court with selling counterfeit New Orleans Saints jerseys. Read Article

Kansas: man charged with selling counterfeit well-known brand items at store

moe — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:54:13 +0000

Cjonline.com reported that, a man has been charged with selling goods with counterfeit trademarks from Ralph Lauren, Nike and other well-known name brands at his store in Kansas City, Kan., U.S. Attorney for Kansas Barry Grissom said Friday. Read Article

Kershaw, South Carolina: man charged for trafficking counterfeit trademark logos

moe — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:13:24 +0000

According to Wltx.com an Elgin man has been arrested and charged with “trafficking in counterfeit trademarks in excess of $50,000″ , according to Sheriff Jim Matthews. Read Article

Philippines: 44 store owners in Manila charged with selling fake products

moe — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:27:36 +0000

According to Inquirer.net at least 44 store owners have been charged with violations of intellectual property rights and hundreds of millions of pesos worth of counterfeit products, mostly cellphones and shoes, have been seized since the start of the year, according to the National Bureau of Investigation. Read Article

Atlanta: $5 million in counterfeit goods seized at West End market

moe — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:21:12 +0000

According to Ajc.com the Atlanta Police Department seized approximately $5 million worth of counterfeit merchandise Friday from the West End Market. Read Article

$17 million in counterfeit NFL goods seized by U.S customs since last September

moe — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:22:14 +0000

Cnn.com reported that an investigation encompassing everything from fake NFL game jerseys to counterfeit Super Bowl tickets ended with more than $17 million worth of items seized and 41 people arrested, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Read Article