13 arrested during World Cup over fake merchandise worth HK$159 million
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Hong Kong customs officers arrested 13 people and seized counterfeit goods worth more than HK$159 million (US$20.3 million) during an eight-week operation coinciding with the World Cup. The operation, from May 26 to July 15, detected 50 trademark infringement cases and confiscated about 240,000 suspected counterfeit items. Authorities expressed concern about a rise in young people engaging in such activities to make quick money. The crackdown highlights ongoing efforts to combat intellectual property theft during major sporting events.
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Hong Kong customs officers arrested 13 people and seized counterfeit goods worth more than HK$159 million (US$20.3 million) during an eight-week operation coinciding with the World Cup. The operation, from May 26 to July 15, detected 50 trademark infringement cases and confiscated about 240,000 suspected counterfeit items. Authorities expressed concern about a rise in young people engaging in such activities to make quick money. The crackdown highlights ongoing efforts to combat intellectual pr...
Counterfeit merchandise valued at over HK$159 million (US$20.3 million).
About 240,000 suspected counterfeit items were confiscated.
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Hong Kong customs officers arrested 13 people during the World Cup period.
South China Morning Post- Counterfeit merchandise valued at over HK$159 million (US$20.3 million).
- About 240,000 suspected counterfeit items confiscated.
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Hong Kong customs officers arrested 13 people during the World Cup period.
South China Morning PostCounterfeit merchandise worth over HK$159 million (US$20.3 million) was seized.
South China Morning PostCustoms detected 50 infringements during an eight-week operation from May 26 to Sunday.
South China Morning PostAbout 240,000 suspected counterfeit items were confiscated.
South China Morning Post