Expensive cosmetics, perfumes, and electrical appliances have always been available at high prices. Criminals are looking for "business opportunities" and sell related counterfeit goods such as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, LV, and Tiffany & Co. at "ultra-low prices" on online platforms. The price was as low as 20% of the genuine goods. Customs sent officers to "release the snakes" and seized 1,800 pieces of counterfeit goods with an estimated market value of about 330,000 yuan. A woman was arrested.
Customs "snake release" seized 1,800 counterfeit goods, imitating Chanel, Dior, Gucci, LV, Tiffany & Co. and other brands, with an estimated market value of about 330,000 yuan, and arrested a woman.
It is understood that the batch of counterfeit cosmetics, perfumes and electrical appliances covers a number of brands, including Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Tiffany & Co., imitating the appearance design and registered trademark of the genuine product, but the packaging box and bottle body are rough printed, and the price is 300 yuan. It ranges from RMB 1,500 to RMB 600, which is 20% to 30% of the original price, and the quality and safety are questionable. As for electrical appliances such as hair dryers, the price ranges from RMB 1,500 to 1,800, which is 40% of the original price. Long in a warehouse of about 500 feet.
Ng Ka-kit, Acting Senior Investigation Officer of the Copyright and Trademark Investigation Division of the Customs, stated that the Customs received a report earlier that someone opened an online store on an online social platform to sell suspected counterfeit cosmetics, perfumes and electrical appliances. Online trial purchase, after in-depth investigation and with the assistance of the trademark holder, enforcement action was taken yesterday to raid an industrial building unit in Yuen Long. 1,800 suspected counterfeit items were seized in the unit, with an estimated market value of about 330,000 yuan, and arrested A 25-year-old woman is suspected to be involved in the case. The case is still under investigation. It is not ruled out that more people will be arrested. Customs is also tracing the source of the goods involved in the case and will send the samples to a government laboratory for testing to determine their safety.
Ng Ka-kit appealed to consumers to patronize reputable shops or online stores and avoid transactions with suspicious online stores. If there is any doubt about the authenticity of the goods, they should first inquire with the relevant trademark holder or its agent. Customs has always been committed to protecting consumption The rights and interests of consumers are inspected from time to time in the market and online. The customs will also use the big data system to conduct risk assessment and analysis to determine whether the online store complies with the provisions of the "Trade Descriptions Ordinance" and strengthen the protection of consumers' rights and interests in online shopping. .
According to the "Ordinance", anyone who sells or possesses counterfeit goods for the purpose of selling is guilty of an offense. Upon conviction, the maximum penalty is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for 5 years. Members of the public can call the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182, or report the Crime-specific email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) to report suspected infringing activities.