PUTRAJAYA – A Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry raid on a residence in Taman Cheras Jaya, Balakong, Selangor, found suspected knock-off clothing items worth about RM67,750.
The ministry's enforcement division director Datuk Iskandar Halim Sulaiman said the items included shirts and pants of various brands, including Adidas, Puma and Nike.
“The modus operandi of these traders is to advertise counterfeit branded clothes below the market price to attract buyers at online shopping sites,” he said in a statement today.
He said the location was confirmed after a representative of one of the brand’s trademark holder made an online order.
“After identifying the clothes purchased were counterfeit goods, the complainant lodged a complaint for further action,” he said.
Iskandar Halim also said in the raid, the 45-year-old owner of the premises was detained.
The case is being investigated under Section 102 (1)(c) of the Trademark Act 2019.
Iskandar Halim also warned individuals and companies to respect intellectual property laws. – Bernama, November 20, 2020
