The Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for his suspected involvement in the online sales of counterfeit goods.
On 23 March 2023, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted an enforcement operation at the vicinity of Chai Chee Avenue. During the operation, the man was arrested, and 170 pieces of purported trademark-infringing goods comprising apparel, jewellery, watches and accessories, with an estimated street value of more than $56,000 were seized. Police investigations are ongoing.
Under the Trade Marks Act 1998, the offence of possession of goods with falsely applied trademarks carries a fine up to $100,000, an imprisonment term of up to five years, or both.
The Police takes a serious view of intellectual property rights infringement and would like to remind 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.
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SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
31 March 2023 @ 10:05 AM