Thinfilm, World Customs Organization Team to Bring NFC to the Fight Against Global Counterfeiting and Piracy
Thin Film Electronics ASA (“Thinfilm”) (OSE:THIN.OL; OTCQX:TFECY), a leader in the development and commercialization of printed electronics and smart systems, today announced that its NFC products will be the first NFC-based solutions to be included in the World Customs Organization (WCO) IPM anti-counterfeiting tool.
Lear MoreCustoms probing men in ‘ukay-ukay’ smuggling
Several Bureau of Customs (BOC) personnel are under investigation by the agency for alleged involvement in a syndicate that diverts to the local market smuggled ukay-ukay (used clothes) worth millions of pesos seized by bureau operatives.
The erring customs employees include members of the bureau’s police force and Anti-Organized Crime Group, as well as staffers at the Office of the Commissioner and the customs collection district in San Fernando City, La Union.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/690976/customs-probing-men-in-ukay-ukay-smuggling
Lear MoreTwo Newport stores caught selling illegal smuggled cigarettes have licences revoked
TWO Newport stores have had their licences revoked for selling illegal, smuggled cigarettes and tobacco products. Nazar Mini Market, in Corporation Road, and Taste Of The World, in Clarence Place, were banned from selling cigarettes and alcohol by Newport City Council’s licensing sub-committee earlier today. Matthew Cridland, Trading Standards manager, said the smuggling problem at Taste Of The World is “the tip of the iceberg” for Newport.
Lear MoreHealth-related items part of ongoing Kansas tax talk
A couple of items relevant to public health and the health insurance industry are in the mix as lawmakers seek a tax plan that will allow them to end the 2015 session.
Kansas legislators need to locate between $400 million and $500 million in new revenue to fund the budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. As the House and Senate move toward the 90th day of the legislative session, most debate has focused on how much of that new revenue should come from rolling back income tax cuts passed in 2012 and how much should come from new sales taxes.
http://www.hayspost.com/2015/05/13/health-related-items-part-of-ongoing-kansas-tax-talk/
Lear MorePizza delivery driver who tried to smuggle £31,000 of tobacco into Manchester is jailed
A pizza delivery driver has been jailed after trying to smuggle shisha worth over £31,000 into Manchester Airport. Sameh Mohammed Antar Moustafa, 36, of Belmore Avenue, Crumpsall, was rumbled by UK Border Force last summer. He was trying to smuggle 178 kilos of ‘Al Fakher’ molasses tobacco – known as shisha – into the country from Egypt in his family’s suitcases.
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Software detects fake mobile, Wi-Fi networks
An Israeli company has developed a product it says can detect if a mobile device connects to a fake cellular base station or Wi-Fi access point, potentially protecting critical data from falling into the hands of hackers.
Two large European carriers are testing the product, which is expected to come to market in early 2016, said Dror Liwer, chief security officer and co-founder of CoroNet, based in Be’er Sheva, Israel.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2921692/software-detects-fake-mobile-wifi-networks.html
Lear MoreFake GPS Location
The app will overwrite your current location and any third party apps, websites or services will think you are in Paris under the Eifel Tower or in New York, Rome, London or any other places!Its simple and great fun to trick people with. You can use the app to pull a prank on any social networks or show that youre somewhere else as an excuse. Its a simple idea with a lot of potential.Notice:- There is no need to turn the GPS on.- This fake location app requires to have play services and maps installed.
Lear MoreCounterfeit Woes
According to a recent report by FICCI’s Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy, the loss to the industry on account of illicit trade stood at Rs 105,381 crore in 2014, having grown 44 per cent over 2012 figures of Rs 72,900 crore. In terms of revenue loss to the government, the figures stood at Rs 39,239 crore and Rs 26,190 crore in FY2013-14 and FY2011-12, respectively. The report lists auto components, alcoholic beverages, mobile phones, tobacco, FMCG products and computer hardware as the top seven fastest growing categories as far as illicit trade are concerned. Losses on account of illicit trade in alcoholic beverages and mobile phones have been the highest among these, having risen 151 per cent and 111 per cent, respectively.
Lear MoreHealth-Related Items Part Of Ongoing Kansas Tax Talks
A couple of items relevant to public health and the health insurance industry are in the mix as lawmakers seek a tax plan that will allow them to end the 2015 session.
Kansas legislators need to locate between $400 million and $500 million in new revenue to fund the budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. As the House and Senate move toward the 90th day of the legislative session, most debate has focused on how much of that new revenue should come from rolling back income tax cuts passed in 2012 and how much should come from new sales taxes.
http://kcur.org/post/health-related-items-part-ongoing-kansas-tax-talks
Lear MoreAfghan transit trade main smuggling funnel
Afghan transit trade is the main source of smuggling into Pakistan. Besides causing annual revenue loss of up to $3 billion to the national exchequer, it is also promoting terrorism in the country as explosive devices and other material are also being smuggled through it, it has been revealed.
The smuggled items help the militants in preparing bombs, suicide jackets, IEDs and explosive-laden vehicles, says a report prepared by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Quoting a World Bank document it said that smuggling in Afghan transit trade alone caused $35 billion revenue loss in the period between 2001 and 2009.
http://nation.com.pk/national/11-May-2015/afghan-transit-trade-main-smuggling-funnel
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