IRA smugglers behind Aussie cigarette racket
Spanish police are seeking to question a Malaysian “businessman” and his wife who were supplying South Armagh Provisionals from South-east Asia.It has also emerged that Provo smugglers have closely examined how new ‘plain packaging’ laws – due to be introduced in Ireland – have boosted the illicit tobacco trade in Australia.
The Malaysian businessman had a base in Spain and was in regular contact with the IRA gang whose tobacco was originating from Vietnam, Indonesia and China.
How To Spot Fake Reviews (& What To Do About Them)
There are a lot of opinions in the land of the World Wide Web. When it comes to doing online business, these opinions can both help and hinder progress. When potential customers turn to online reviews to help them in their buying process, these opinions can make or break your success.
That’s why it’s important to be able to distinguish between real and fake reviews. Furthermore, you need to know your options when it comes to ridding the internet of undeserved hogwash targeted at your business.
http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/150211055-how-identify-fake-reviews.html
Lear MoreHow Philips is using mobile phones to combat counterfeits in Africa
In Africa and other developing regions where informal trade is strong, brands are increasingly facing the challenge of counterfeit products. Worldwide, the US Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Centre estimates cross-border trade in physical counterfeits alone costs the global economy a staggering US$250bn a year.
One company using mobile phones in an effort to combat this is Netherlands-based technology brand, Philips.
Blitz on illegal tobacco trade
Ten shops in the district were caught selling illegal tobacco products in an undercover sting.
Counterfeit tobacco and smuggled cigarettes were found in a test purchasing operation by cigarette company Japan Tobacco International (JTI). And the shops were found to be selling illicit tobacco products, according to JTI
http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/local-news/blitz-on-illegal-tobacco-trade-1-7085089
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Why Harrogate’s MP supports plain packs for cigarettes
Removing the branding from cigarette packaging will remove the attraction of smoking, according to Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones.Mr Jones’ views come as the government plans to bring into force legislation for plain cigarette packaging before the general election, including giving a free vote for MPs.
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Six individuals and two companies accused of smuggling tobacco
Five individuals appeared today at the Montréal courthouse to face charges of conspiracy and smuggling tobacco, while another accused person, Carlos Almeida de Oliveira, is the subject of an arrest warrant. According to the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) investigation, the accused developed and carried out a plan to illegally bring tobacco products into Canada without paying duties and taxes owing under the Customs Act and the Excise Act, 2001.
China’s Alibaba meets with commerce regulator over fake product row
The head of China’s commerce regulator met with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. chairman Jack Ma on Friday to discuss combatting fake products, the official Xinhua news agency reported, with the two adopting a conciliatory tone after a row over illegal business on the internet company’s platforms.
Ma promised to “actively cooperate with the government (and) devote more capital” to weeding out fake goods, Xinhua said.Zhang Mao, minister of the State Administration
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/30/alibaba-group-saic-idUSL4N0V976420150130
Harman International sends legal notice to Shopclues over fake JBL products
The report adds that a probe by Harman International, which makes the popular JBL speakers and headphones, found a sizable number of fake products on the website and has asked the e-tailer to withdraw all products and remove any listings of fake JBL branded products as well as blacklist the vendors.This seems to be the second time this month Shopclues has run into trouble for showcasing and selling counterfeit products. L’Oreal, Tommy Hilfiger, Skullcandy and RayBan have initiated legal actions against Shopclues in the Delhi high court in connection with sale of counterfeit goods and the HC has granted interim injunctions against the website, restraining it or anyone associated with it from the use, manufacture, sale, supply or display of counterfeit goods of these brands.
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Former Royal Navy chef jailed over £1m ‘fake’ sea bass scam
A former Royal Navy chef has been jailed after conning frozen food giant Iceland into selling the wrong kind of fish to customers.
A judge branded the £1.1 million fraud a “scandal” and said public confidence at a time of heightened concern about the origin and identification of food was “seriously undermined”.
Michael Redhead, 49, replaced sea bass with a cheaper oriental perch, then forged an email confirming it was the same fish.
http://www.itwire.com/your-it-news/home-it/66807-video-no-choice-but-to-fight-fake-fans-fake-reviews
Lear MoreLooking for Bargains? Beware of Online Counterfeits
Looking for a bargain online? Beware: many products that appear to be authentic may be counterfeit.
Upland resident Lori Noyes recently found out the hard way when she got an email promising deals on handbags. The email appeared to have been generated by popular designer Michael Kors.
“It said it was a special invitation, only a few hours, so I clicked on it, took a look around, it looked like his site,” Noyes told NBC4’s I-Team.
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/investigations/Online-Counterfeit-Warning-290356291.html
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