Tag: counterfeit
President Biden Signs the INFORM Consumers Act
US President Joe Biden has signed the 2023 omnibus spending package, which includes the INFORM Consumers Act that retail organizations have been advocating for.
Over $10M in Fake Jewelry Seized at Cincinnati Airport
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized three shipments containing counterfeit jewelry—most of which were Cartier bracelets—at the CVG Airport in Cincinnati.
$3.5 Million in Fake Jewelry Seized by CBP Officers in Louisville
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville are seeing nightly counterfeit jewelry shipments arriving from locations known to produce fakes.
Counterfeit Abortion Pills Flood the Market
Counterfeit, potentially unsafe abortion pills are flooding the internet after the Supreme Court gave states the right to ban abortion last month.
$11M in Illicit Medicines Seized in Global Operation
Pharmaceutical crime is a major global public health concern, with the trade of counterfeit and illicit health products affecting all countries.
More Than $630K in Counterfeit Merch Seized Before Premier League Match
Homeland Security Investigations Houston, the Houston Police Department, and US Customs and Border Protection seized more than 6,593 items of counterfeit soccer merchandise.
INFORM Consumers Act Removed from China Bill
Rumor has it that the US Senate will be abandoning months of work on legislation overhauling US policy toward China, as it's expected to approve a drastically slimmed-down version of the bill.
Authorities Warn of Counterfeiters Ahead of Premier League Soccer Match
Counterfeiters routinely target major sporting venues and other entertainment events such as the Premier League soccer match to illegally sell counterfeit apparel, merchandise, and tickets.
Online Marketplaces at Heart of $1 Billion Chinese Counterfeit Scheme
Last week, the Department of Justice announced charges against a 38-year-old Miami resident accused of running a widescale operation to peddle counterfeit goods on online marketplaces.
HSI and ACAMS Release New Report on Organized Retail Crime
The report, “Detecting and Reporting the Illicit Financial Flows Tied to Organized Theft Groups and Organized Retail Crime,” highlights red flags associated with organized theft groups.