The Police have arrested a 53-year-old man for his suspected involvement in the sale of counterfeit computer parts and accessories. Another two men, aged 35 and 36, are also currently assisting in the investigations.
In an 18-hour operation mounted on 14 August 2018, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducted simultaneous raids against four retail outlets in a shopping mall along Rochor Canal Road, resulting in the arrest. During the operation, about 6,000 pieces of trade mark infringing items such as laptop power adaptors, batteries, LCD screens, power supply units, cables and ear-pieces, with an estimated street value of about S$1.03million, were seized.
Anyone found guilty of selling or distributing goods with falsely applied trademark may be fined up to a maximum of $100,000, or an imprisonment term which may extend to five years, or both.
Deputy Commissioner (Investigation & Intelligence) concurrent Director CID, Florence Chua said, “Police take a serious view of intellectual property right (IPR) infringements and will not hesitate to take action against perpetrators who show blatant disregard for our IPR laws and at the expense of legitimate businesses.”
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
17 August 2018 @ 11:25 PM