The Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for his suspected involvement in the sale of counterfeit luxury goods.
On 6 August 2021, officers from Woodlands Police Division and the Criminal Investigation Department conducted an operation and arrested the man along Woodlands Street 13. A total of 51 pieces of trademark-infringing goods, such as watches and watch accessories, with an estimated value of around $11,000, were seized. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had allegedly used e-commerce platforms to purchase the goods from foreign sources, before reselling them locally through online e-commerce and social media platforms.
Investigations against the man are ongoing.
The Police take a serious view of intellectual property rights (IPR) 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. Members of the public are advised to be careful of counterfeit goods being sold online through e-commerce and social media platforms.
Under the Trade Marks Act, the 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 counterfeit goods seized
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
10 August 2021 @ 3:40 PM