Facebook Live counterfeit operation busted, over NT$40 million goods discovered
Taiwan News
Date: 2018/04/11
By: Renée Salmonsen, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — After three months of surveillance, police uncovered 7,392
7,392 counterfeit luxury items were discovered by police in south Taiwan. (By Central News Agency)
counterfeit items worth over NT$40 million (US$1.3 million) waiting to be sold over Facebook Live in Kaohsiung and Tainan.
Chief of the investigation, Tai Chao-tung (戴朝東), said today that the culprits knew hawking counterfeit goods over Facebook Live would be difficult for police to track and that this method of thievery has been gaining popularity, according to CNA. man surnamed Wu (吳), created six Facebook fan pages for their goods and then broadcast the sales late at night.
The fake items sold included Louis Vuitton and Gucci brand earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, and phone cases. Counterfeit authentication certificates were included with each purchase, violating trademark laws. [FULL STORY]
