24 million on fakes: a scheme for promoting pretend devices of a well-known model was uncovered in Dnipro

In Dnipro, the organizer and his accomplices, who for years offered counterfeit devices and equipment beneath the guise of a world-renowned model’s merchandise, have been uncovered. The harm to the rights holder firm was estimated at over 24 million hryvnias. This was reported by the Prosecutor General’s Office, writes UNN.

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Law enforcement officers stopped a large-scale counterfeit enterprise scheme working in Dnipro. The organizer, together with two accomplices, established a secure channel for supplying counterfeit devices and equipment from China. The record of products included smartwatches, headphones, chargers, and different gear that outwardly copied the unique.

The fakes have been manufactured with gross violations of know-how, however utilizing logos and packaging much like the official ones. The items have been then offered by means of their very own web site and social media channel. Delivery labored all through Ukraine because of postal providers.

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To disguise the enterprise, the attackers created the looks of an official service. 

As a results of unlawful actions, the worldwide rights holder firm suffered over UAH 24 million in damages

During the particular operation, regulation enforcement officers performed 14 searches within the workplaces and residences of the suspects. A big batch of counterfeit items, which have been being ready for cargo to clients, was seized.

Currently, three contributors within the scheme have been notified of suspicion of unlawful use of logos (Article 229 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). Two of them are moreover charged with violating industrial design rights (Article 177 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). The courtroom has already chosen a safety measure – bail.

The investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement officers are working to establish all contributors within the “gadget business” and their companions.

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