The Police have arrested a man and a woman, aged 37 and 50 respectively, for their suspected involvement in online sales of counterfeit goods.
On 10 May 2023, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted an enforcement operation at Corporation Drive, resulting in the arrests. During the operation, more than 7,300 pieces of purported trademark-infringing goods comprising wireless earpieces, bags, apparel, footwear, fragrance, and cosmetic products, with an estimated street value of more than $260,000, were seized. Police investigations are ongoing.
Under the Trade Marks Act 1998, the offence of possession of goods with falsely applied trademarks for the purpose of trade carries a fine up to $100,000, an imprisonment term of up to five years, or both.
The Police take 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.
Photo of scene and seized goods ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
11 May 2023 @ 4:00 PM