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In Uttarakhand's Chamoli, police have uncovered a fraudulent inter-state gang switching genuine gold jewelry with fake pieces, using counterfeit hallmarks to deceive customers.

The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent recall of a counterfeit Labubu-style toy due to serious health risks associated with the product.

The Greek Police have arrested a well-known gallerist and an employee for allegedly possessing and selling counterfeit artworks and ancient artifacts.

A well-known art dealer was arrested by Greek police for art forgery and antiquity trafficking after over 300 counterfeit paintings were discovered in his warehouse.

The Department of Penitentiary Administration (Seap) in Brazil has suspended five officers suspected of facilitating the entry of counterfeit cigarettes into Rio de Janeiro prisons, with indications of an internal mafia involved.

A mother grapples with whether to allow her son to purchase a fake designer sweater from a Chinese website, despite concerns about ethical implications and harms to original designers.

NAFDAC has issued a warning about counterfeit cancer medications, Avastin and Tecentriq, circulating in Nigeria, posing a serious risk to patient safety.

A merchant in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, was arrested for selling a ton of expired chocolate and for tampering with product packaging to mislead consumers.

Brazil's Civil Police executed 'Operation Replica Zero' in Votorantim, targeting multiple stores suspected of selling counterfeit products.

A 21-year-old driver was arrested in Nova Odessa, Brazil, for possessing electronic cigarettes and counterfeit goods following a police investigation.

NAFDAC has issued an alert regarding counterfeit breast cancer drug Phesgo circulating in Nigeria, emphasizing health risks tied to specific batch numbers linked to multiple countries.

Four individuals were arrested and charged following a traffic stop in Saskatoon that resulted in the seizure of various weapons, drugs, and counterfeit currency.

Australia is facing a dramatic rise in counterfeit cash, with seizures increasing by 700% as authorities warn about the superior quality of the fake notes.

Police did not file charges against Klarna's CEO despite reports of the company collaborating with fraudsters selling counterfeit medicines, raising suspicions of misconduct and favoritism.

Icelandic authorities have confiscated more than 600,000 counterfeit toys during a recent crackdown.

The Spanish police have removed 600,000 counterfeit toys from the market, including items from popular series like 'Stranger Things', citing significant safety risks for children.

The National Police in Spain has seized over 600,000 counterfeit toys, primarily related to 'Stranger Things', marking the largest operation of its kind in the country.

A man in Rajkot, Gujarat was arrested for running a factory that printed counterfeit currency notes after learning techniques online.

Over 26,000 counterfeit watches were seized by Argentine customs in Misiones, near the border with Paraguay.

The Federal Police in Brazil seized R$ 200,000 from a businessman under investigation for receiving a shipment of counterfeit cigarettes in São Paulo.

The Bank of England plans to revamp UK banknotes by replacing historical figures with images of British wildlife, allowing public input on the designs.

This article discusses the dangers of using counterfeit car parts and highlights the importance of choosing the right automotive parts for safety and performance.

A package containing counterfeit luxury watches, intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, highlights a fraudulent operation that originated in Colombia.

A large operation against the production and sale of counterfeit hand-rolled cigarettes was conducted across several cities in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

A ministry operation in Brazil has resulted in the seizure of nearly 60 tons of agricultural inputs suspected to be illegal from a clandestine storage facility in Patos de Minas.

Four individuals were arrested in Riobamba, Ecuador, for allegedly dealing in counterfeit currency, with over $4,000 in fake bills seized during a military and police operation.

Lithuanian border guards apprehended an Uzbek citizen with a suspected counterfeit driver's license while checking documents on a bus traveling from Latvia to Lithuania.

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized 100 counterfeit ampoules of 'rejuvenating' pens without registration for sale in Brazil in the Federal District.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested 16 individuals for various offenses, including possession of counterfeit currency and unlawful firearms.

Australian crime syndicates are flooding the legal tobacco market with counterfeit plain packaging made in China.

Four men were apprehended for selling counterfeit goods in the historic center of Petrópolis during a municipal operation against illegal trade.

The article discusses the growing interest in banknote collecting in Czechia, highlighting rising prices and upcoming auctions featuring both rare and counterfeit notes.

An ATM in Utena, Lithuania, dispensed a potentially counterfeit 100 euro bill, prompting an investigation by local police.

A police investigation has been initiated in Utena after a counterfeit €100 bill was withdrawn from an ATM.

Czech supermarket chains Albert and Billa are recalling counterfeit white wine from Spain that has been found to contain water and glycerol.

Authorities in Surat, India, seized 1400 kilograms of counterfeit cheese containing hazardous chemicals, highlighting food safety violations in the dairy industry.

A man has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly importing counterfeit silver coins from China and using them in financial institutions in several prefectures.

The article critiques Poland's new SAFE 0% initiative, highlighting skepticism towards its funding and connection to political agendas.

A truck driver in Brazil was arrested for using counterfeit money in stores after he claimed to have found it in an envelope.

Nearly 900 counterfeit perfumes were confiscated from a store in Feira de Santana, Bahia, after a police investigation triggered by reports of sales of fake products.

A minor was arrested in Katerini, Greece, for trafficking counterfeit banknotes and cloned ATM cards.

NAFDAC has issued a warning about counterfeit HIV test kits circulating in Nigeria, urging the public and healthcare providers to be vigilant.

The Health Authority in Denmark has issued a warning about counterfeit medications disguised as OxyContin, highlighting dangers associated with potent opioids illegally circulating in the market.

The Danish Health Authority has issued a warning about counterfeit OxyContin blister packs containing a dangerously potent substance linked to a recorded death from poisoning.

The US has accused Mexico of failing to take significant action against the open sale of counterfeit goods and pirated content in prominent markets during 2025, according to the USTR report.

A group attempting to illegally distribute counterfeit clothing branded as 'Polo' was arrested in South Korea.

Three Portuguese men were arrested in Juiz de Fora for selling counterfeit products to affluent customers.

A police operation in Salgueiro, Brazil, led to the seizure of counterfeit obesity medications and unregistered electronics.

A recent resurgence in counterfeit banknotes, particularly €50 notes, has raised concerns, prompting warnings to consumers about the risks of using such fakes inadvertently and the legal implications if done knowingly.

The Czech National Bank (ČNB) reported that it seized 1682 counterfeit and altered banknotes in the past year.