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Counterfeits/Forgery

Toronto police seize $3.2 million worth of fake football gear ahead of World Cup

Two men have been arrested and charged, said the police.
Two men have been arrested and charged, said the police.

‘Business as usual’: Fakes, piracy thrive in Vietnam as US tariff deadline nears

Counterfeit goods at Ninh Hiep market, on the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam, on May 5, 2026.
Counterfeit goods at Ninh Hiep market, on the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam, on May 5, 2026.

2 women arrested for allegedly selling fake goods online; items worth over $14,000 seized

Seized items include luxury bags, wallets, watches, sunglasses, pouches and accessories.
Seized items include luxury bags, wallets, watches, sunglasses, pouches and accessories.

Thailand dismantles Bangkok network producing fake MSG, seasoning powder

Thai authorities searched a house where counterfeit MSG and seasoning powder were allegedly being produced.
Thai authorities searched a house where counterfeit MSG and seasoning powder were allegedly being produced.

Jail for former bank wealth planning manager who resorted to forgery to hit sales target

On April 9, Vijendren Tanapal, 38, was sentenced to seven weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to two forgery charges involving two Japanese clients.
On April 9, Vijendren Tanapal, 38, was sentenced to seven weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to two forgery charges involving two Japanese clients.

Jail for financial adviser who forged subordinates’ signatures to sell policies for more commission

Goo Tze Ling was sentenced to eight months’ jail on March 30 after pleading guilty to four charges, including two counts of forgery.
Goo Tze Ling was sentenced to eight months’ jail on March 30 after pleading guilty to four charges, including two counts of forgery.

Over 3 years’ jail for woman who stole $1.8 million from employer to fund own businesses

Judy Teh Mui Eng had pleaded guilty to 26 charges involving forgery and dealing with the benefits of her criminal conduct on Jan 12.
Judy Teh Mui Eng had pleaded guilty to 26 charges involving forgery and dealing with the benefits of her criminal conduct on Jan 12.

Thai authorities seize over 100,000 fake goods in Bangkok mall raid

The operation was carried out at MBK Center on March 13.
The operation was carried out at MBK Center on March 13.

Briton sentenced to jail in January over Wirecard-linked offences has bail revoked over flight risk

James Henry O’Sullivan was arrested on March 9, as he was believed to have broken, or likely to break his bail conditions.
James Henry O’Sullivan was arrested on March 9, as he was believed to have broken, or likely to break his bail conditions.

Man charged after he allegedly instigated pair to create false quotations linked to HDB project

Between June 2016 and February 2020, Wee Kok Lai, 47, was a manager at a company engaged by the project’s contractor for a mechanical works sub-contract.
Between June 2016 and February 2020, Wee Kok Lai, 47, was a manager at a company engaged by the project’s contractor for a mechanical works sub-contract.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.