Over S$2 million worth of counterfeit perfume, candles and diffusers seized; man arrested
More than 25,000 items of purported trademark-infringing bottles of perfume, candles, and diffusers were seized during police operations. (Photo: SPF)
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SINGAPORE: A 55-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in selling counterfeit goods online, the police on Saturday (Feb 24) following a raid earlier in the week.
Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted enforcement operations at Toh Guan Road East on Tuesday and Thursday.
More than 25,000 items were seized, comprising purported trademark-infringing bottles of perfume, candles and diffusers.
The seized items have an estimated street value of more than S$2 million (US$1.5 million), the police said.
Police investigations are ongoing.
Those found guilty of possessing goods with falsely applied trademarks for the purpose of trade face a fine of up to S$100,000, a jail term of up to five years, or both.
The police said they take a serious view of the infringement of intellectual property rights, reminding 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," they added.
