Man arrested for importing counterfeit bags for trade

Man arrested for importing counterfeit bags for trade

A 43-year-old man was arrested after a six-hour operation for his suspected involvement in importing counterfeit bags to trade.

After an inspection on a consignment on Sep 18, Singapore Customs detained 200 bags and luggages after brand owners confirmed that they were counterfeit. The case was referred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

CID officers conducted extensive enquiries over several days. On Sep 26, officers from CID and Singapore Customs raided a warehouse along Jurong Port Road, as well as a residential unit in Punggol.

A total of 318 counterfeit bags with an estimated street value of $11,670 were seized. Investigations are ongoing. 

Photo: Singapore Police Force
Photo: Singapore Police Force

 

Persons found guilty of importing, possessing or distributing goods with falsely applied trademark for the purpose of trade may be sentenced up to a maximum fine of $100,000, or an imprisonment term of up to five years, or both.

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