The Police have arrested two women, aged 24 and 25, for their suspected involvement in online sales of counterfeit goods.
Between 24 and 25 June 2021, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted raids at Jurong West and Tuas, resulting in the arrests. During the operation, more than 14,000 pieces of alleged trademark-infringing goods comprising perfumes, chargers and adapters for mobile devices, wireless earbuds and fashion eyewear with an estimated street value of more than S$970,000 were seized. Police investigations are ongoing.
The Police take a serious view of intellectual property rights infringements and would like to remind members of the public that the distribution and sale of counterfeit goods are serious offences. The Police will not hesitate to take tough action against perpetrators who profit at the expense of legitimate businesses and consumers.
Under the Trade Marks Act, each offence of selling or distributing goods with falsely applied trademarks carries a fine of up to $100,000, an imprisonment term which may extend to five years, or both.
Photographs of the counterfeit goods seized
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
29 June 2021 @ 6:15 PM