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The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Bengaluru, India, have busted a manufacturing unit and warehouse involved in counterfeiting popular consumer goods, including detergents and tea powder, seizing fake goods worth nearly INR 1.8 crore (over VND 5 billion).
According to the Times of India (TOI), the raid took place in Machohalli, on the outskirts of Magadi Road in west Bengaluru. The police seized counterfeit products bearing renowned brand names such as Lizol, Harpic, Colin, Tide, Surf Excel, Wheel, 3 Roses Tea, and Red Label Tea.
A suspect named Dalapat Singh, aged over 30, believed to be the main distributor of this racket, has been arrested. The owner of the unit, Vimal Singh, however, fled and is now wanted by the police.
The investigation commenced after Mr. Srinivas S, a representative of Godrej Consumer Products, discovered that products like Good Knight mosquito repellent, Ariel and Tide detergents, and All Out mosquito spray were being counterfeited and sold in several shops in the Cottonpet area.
Mr. Srinivas’s colleague, Mr. Rajesh, stated that they had been tracking suspicious SUV vehicles transporting materials like empty bottles, labels, and packaging, all sourced from Surat, Gujarat, to the warehouse in Machohalli for packaging the counterfeit goods.
On February 3rd, the investigation team, including Inspector GM Kavitha, raided the manufacturing unit and warehouse. Upon their arrival, Vimal Singh locked the premises and escaped. The police obtained a court order to break open the locks and seized the counterfeit goods and machinery worth approximately INR 1.5 crore.
According to Dalapat Singh’s initial statement, the unit had been operating for about a year, primarily targeting small shops to sell counterfeit products at low prices while posing as genuine goods. “As the products do not meet standards, they can be harmful to consumers,” a police officer stated.
The case is being investigated under the Copyright Act and BNS Section 318, pertaining to commercial fraud.
Source: Times of India
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