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Counterfeit Phone Accessories Worth Over $58,000 Seized in Little India, Three Men Arrested On [date], the Singapore Police Force (SPF) conducted a raid in Little India, resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of counterfeit phone accessories worth over $58,000. Three men were arrested in connection with the operation. The raid was conducted by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), with the assistance of officers from the Central Police Division. The accessories seized included fake chargers, cables, and headphones from various brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. Preliminary investigations revealed that the counterfeit accessories were being manufactured and sold at several shops in Little India. These accessories posed a significant safety risk to consumers, as they did not meet the necessary safety standards and could malfunction, causing injuries or property damage. The three arrested men, aged between 25 and 32, are currently assisting the police with investigations. They are expected to be charged with various offences under the Trade Marks Act and the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act. The raid sends a strong message from the SPF that the sale of counterfeit goods will not be tolerated. The public is reminded that it is illegal to sell or possess counterfeit items, and those found doing so may face serious consequences. The SPF urges consumers to be vigilant when purchasing phone accessories. It is advisable to buy from authorized retailers or reputable online sources to avoid acquiring counterfeit products.Counterfeit Goods Bust in Little IndiaCounterfeit Goods Bust in Little India On June 27th, a major crackdown on counterfeit goods resulted in the arrest of three men aged 42 to 55. Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers raided two retail stores and a warehouse in Little India, seizing over 2,700 counterfeit items. The seized goods included mobile phone adapters, charging cables, and earphones. Their estimated street value exceeded $58,000. According to the Trade Marks Act, possessing counterfeit trademark goods for commercial purposes can lead to hefty fines of up to $100,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. CID officers are currently investigating the case. The arrests highlight the government’s commitment to protecting intellectual property rights and combating the sale of counterfeit goods. Consumers are advised to be wary of purchasing counterfeit items, as they may be of poor quality and pose safety risks.Counterfeit phone accessories worth over $58,000 were seized in Little India, and three men were arrested in connection with the case. The raid was conducted by officers from the Intellectual Property Rights Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). During the raid, the officers seized a large number of counterfeit phone accessories, including chargers, cables, headphones, and batteries. The three men who were arrested are aged between 25 and 30. They are believed to be members of a syndicate that has been distributing counterfeit phone accessories in Singapore. The police are investigating the case.