Malaysian authorities seize thousands of counterfeit shoes and slippers bearing famous brands, dealing a significant blow to a large-scale counterfeiting operation.
In a recent raid on a wholesale complex along Tuanku Abdul Rahman Street in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian authorities confiscated approximately 15,000 pairs of shoes and slippers bearing famous brand names, dismantling a large-scale counterfeiting ring.
According to Mohd Sabri Seman, Director of the Kuala Lumpur Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Department (KPDN), the counterfeit goods were discovered in eight warehouses believed to be owned by a local man. The raid was the culmination of a three-week investigation and surveillance operation by the Federal Territory enforcement team.
The estimated value of the seized goods amounts to nearly 400,000 Malaysian ringgit (RM), equivalent to over 2.4 billion VND. Sabri revealed that the syndicate had been operating in the capital for about two months, frequently changing locations within the Klang area to evade detection.
Most of the confiscated products are suspected to originate from China and were imported via sea routes. Preliminary investigations indicate that the items were purchased for around 4 RM per pair of slippers and 20 RM per pair of shoes, then resold at prices ranging from 40–50 RM to 100–120 RM, primarily to domestic traders and partially to neighboring countries.
In addition to the vast stockpile of goods in the warehouses, authorities also uncovered a showroom used as a product showcase for wholesale partners. Officials suspect that these counterfeit products were also sold through online platforms.
A local man in his twenties, believed to be the warehouse manager, has been detained for questioning. The case is being handled under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA 2001) due to suspected links to a criminal organization.
Sabri also highlighted the crucial cooperation received from brand representatives, stating that “the handling of this case would have been challenging without the collaboration of the brand owners.”
The investigation is ongoing and expanding.
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