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Hong Kong customs arrests 13, seizes HK$159M in fake World Cup merchandise

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Hong Kong customs has arrested 13 individuals and seized approximately 240,000 counterfeit items valued at over HK$159 million (US$20.3 million) during an eight-week operation coinciding with the World Cup. The operation targeted online sales of suspected fake merchandise, including football jerseys, shoes, and balls. Authorities noted a concerning trend of young people, some as young as 18, engaging in these infringement activities for quick financial gain. AI

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Hong Kong customs arrests 13, seizes HK$159M in fake World Cup merchandise

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    13 arrested during World Cup over fake merchandise worth HK$159 million

    Hong Kong customs officers arrested more than a dozen people and seized counterfeit merchandise worth over HK$159 million (US$20.3 million) during the World Cup period, with authorities warning of a rise in young people seeking to make “quick money” from selling such items. The C…

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