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Delhi police have busted a sophisticated auto parts counterfeiting ring in the Karol Bagh area. On August 1st, the Delhi Crime Branch conducted simultaneous raids at four locations in Nai Walan and Pusa Lane, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals and the seizure of a large number of counterfeit auto parts, machinery, and materials used in their production.
The seized goods included over 100,000 fake components such as brake pads, spark plugs, engine oil, labels, anti-counterfeiting holograms, and packaging bearing the brands of international automobile manufacturers. Additionally, approximately 200 counterfeit engine oil bottles, printing machinery, and nearly 2 million rupees in cash were discovered.
The mastermind behind the operation, 38-year-old Dheeraj Singh, a commerce graduate with a background in the automobile industry, oversaw the entire logistics and distribution network. His associate, 34-year-old Amit Singh, managed accounting and supply chain operations. Another key member, 42-year-old Dipankar Nagpal, supplied materials for fake holograms. The remaining members were involved in packaging, storage, distribution, and generating fake invoices.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Aditya Gautam, the group operated with a well-organized structure and employed sophisticated tactics to deceive consumers and evade authorities. “They sourced low-quality auto components from local manufacturers at cheap rates and repackaged them with fake labels, logos, and holograms to mimic genuine products. The packaging was designed to be almost identical to the genuine articles, making it difficult for consumers and mechanics to differentiate,” he explained.
The gang distributed counterfeit goods through dealers, wholesalers, and repair shops in Delhi and its surrounding areas. Some products were marketed as OEM surplus stock to instill confidence in buyers. Transactions were primarily cash-based, with fake invoices used to avoid traceability. Additionally, the culprits utilized online platforms and classified advertisements to reach a wider customer base, falsely promoting the products’ origins.
The police are expanding their investigation to identify further links in the chain and trace suppliers of counterfeit goods from other regions.
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