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Hong Kong customs arrests six, seizes $20M in fake World Cup goods

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Hong Kong customs has arrested six individuals in connection with the smuggling and online sale of counterfeit FIFA World Cup merchandise. The operation, codenamed "Clean Sheet," resulted in the seizure of approximately 230,000 items, including jerseys, football shoes, and luxury bags, with an estimated market value of HK$156 million (US$20 million). Authorities anticipate an increase in counterfeit product activity due to the upcoming World Cup. AI

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Hong Kong customs arrests six, seizes $20M in fake World Cup goods

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    6 arrested as Hong Kong customs seizes HK$156 million in fake World Cup goods

    Hong Kong customs has arrested six people over the alleged smuggling and online sale of counterfeit Fifa World Cup merchandise, with an estimated market value of HK$156 million (US$20 million). The Customs and Excise Department said on Thursday it had uncovered 29 suspected smugg…

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