Two N.Y. men sentenced in cigarette-smuggling scheme
Federal prosecutors alleged that the two men collaborated to facilitate a trafficking network designed to profit from the unlawful sale of contraband cigarettes and that they transported large quantities of cigarettes across state lines for redistribution and sale.
PACP cautions against websites selling fake goods; says crackdown has curbed menace of duplicates
Director general, PACP, said online shoppers especially face the risk of landing duplicates and should be careful which website they order from. He said the issue of websites selling fake products is a big concern for PACP. Fake or inferior quality items are available across a range of products including cosmetics, body creams, shampoos, mobile phones, automobile spare parts, sunglasses, tableware etc.
BIR urges public to report fake, smuggled cigarettes
THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) is urging cigarette buyers to report fake or smuggled packs they found using the “Stamp Verifier App.”
The Stamp Verifier App scans the tax stamps affixed on cigarette packs. A message saying “Invalid QR Code” means the cigarettes could be counterfeited or smuggled.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/785739/bir-urges-public-to-report-fake-smuggled-cigarettes
Lear MorePuerto Rico authorities seize counterfeit auto parts
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and import specialists seized 1,000 counterfeit automobile parts during an inspection of merchandise being sent from Hong Kong to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. To protect both private industry and consumers, CBP has made intellectual property rights enforcement a priority trade issue. CBP uses technology to increase interdiction of fake goods, facilitate partnerships with industry, and enhance enforcement efforts through the sharing of information and intelligence.
Lear MoreTwo Rugeley men sentenced after £600k counterfeit tobacco tax fraud
Four gang members were arrested following an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) operation in 2012, which tracked their illegal activities across the West Midlands and Milton Keynes. One of the four, along with a fifth man, was then caught re-offending while on bail in 2016.
Lear MoreHolyoke man arrested, arraigned in connection with major multistate illegal tobacco distribution network
A Holyoke man has been arrested and arraigned in connection with running a major illegal tobacco distribution network throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. He was running a multi-state criminal operation that involved transporting, selling and distributing illegal, untaxed cigarettes to convenience stores across Massachusetts and across state lines.
Kyocera haul of counterfeit gear worth €5m
Print company launches campaign to highlight dangers of selling dodgy goods.
Kyocera has launched a campaign to educate customers and partners on the risks of buying counterfeit consumables after seizing fraudulent goods worth in excess €5m since its financial year started in April.
http://www.channelpro.co.uk/news/9954/kyocera-haul-of-counterfeit-gear-worth-5m
Holyoke man accused in multi-state illegal cigarette distribution ring
A Holyoke man is facing several charges after investigators allege he was running an illegal cigarette distribution network across several New England states.
Investigators allege that Perez would reportedly deliver trash bags full of cartons and half cases of illegal untaxed cigarettes to individuals, other known illegal cigarette traffickers.
“This is a successful example of what states can do when we work together to stop trafficking in illegal untaxed tobacco products.” said Connecticut’s Commissioner of Revenue Kevin Sullivan in a statement.
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Know how to protect your brand
Counterfeiting is a $600 billion a year problem and it has grown by over 10,000% in the past two decades, in part fuelled by consumer demand. Electronics, FMCG, Alcohol and even daily care products are copied and sold in the market on an everyday basis. These goods are comparatively cheap and are easily available, due to the big retail and online model boom that our country is witnessing.
There are various types of counterfeiting solutions which can help in the process of authentication such as Security Holograms, Holographic Strips, Holographic Paper Labels, Holographic Board, 3D Promotional Stickers, Holographic Tax Stamp, Mirror Effect Holograms and many more such solutions.
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/110516/know-how-to-protect-your-brand.html
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Market for Illegally-Made Goods Reaches $460 Billion
A new report says as much as $461 billion was spent on counterfeit andpirated goods around the world in 2013, and that trade continues to grow.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development released thereport on April 18. The OECD studies economic information to helpgovernments develop economic policies.
Counterfeit goods are illegally-made copies of products. They are made andsold without the permission of the owner. Intellectual property rights, such ascopyrights and patents, are forms of ownership that can be difficult toenforce in international trade.
Counterfeit goods can travel through many countries before they reach theplace where they are sold.
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