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πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Evolving K-brand Counterfeits, Even Resorting to 'Disguised Employment' Tracking

The rise of sophisticated counterfeiting methods in Korea's beauty brand market is increasingly alarming authorities and companies alike.

Feb 22 β€’ 06:34 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"I’m going to call you FantΓ΄mas": counterfeiter in Marrakech, logistician in Rouen… The last secrets of Mohamed Amra's fugitive life

The article delves into the final moments of fugitive Mohamed Amra's life, revealing his reliance on discreet friends in Rouen for support as he attempted to evade capture from investigators.

Feb 21 β€’ 09:07 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

A Historic Step Awaits: We Will Soon Say Goodbye to the Old Euros

The European Central Bank has initiated a significant redesign project for the euro, aiming to modernize its appearance and enhance security against counterfeiting while fostering a closer connection with EU citizens.

Feb 19 β€’ 18:51 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

National Bank Releases 50-Krone Note with Extra Security

Denmark's National Bank has introduced an updated 50-krone bill featuring enhanced security measures to combat counterfeiting.

Feb 16 β€’ 09:31 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Two men detained for counterfeiting

Two Albanian men have been remanded in custody for four weeks for counterfeiting following a preliminary hearing in SΓΈnderborg.

Feb 13 β€’ 16:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Alcoholic beverages seized on suspicion of counterfeiting in the interior of SP

Alcoholic beverages were seized in Santa Salete, SP, on suspicion of counterfeiting.

Feb 12 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Europol: €1.2 billion worth of counterfeit money confiscated

Europol has reported the confiscation of €1.2 billion in counterfeit money, primarily from China, as part of a coordinated operation targeting European currency counterfeiting.

Feb 11 β€’ 13:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police operation targets crimes of counterfeiting and drug trafficking in Northern Minas

The Federal Police conducted operation targeting counterfeit currency and drug trafficking in BrasΓ­lia de Minas, resulting in the execution of search and seizure warrants against two suspects.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:04 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: The hundreds of 20-euro banknotes were counterfeit

A man was arrested in Thessaloniki for counterfeiting currency and illegal possession of firearms after police found hundreds of counterfeit 20-euro notes and weapons in his home.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:36 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

International Counterfeiting: A French National Arrested in Italy

A French national has been detained in Italy as part of a large international counterfeiting operation, revealing connections to suppliers in Italy and a logistics network involving Ukraine.

Feb 7 β€’ 12:48 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH guards will supervise street vendors' credentials at carnival; police investigate possible counterfeiting

The city of Belo Horizonte, alongside the police and municipal guard, announced actions to prevent the illegal sale of vendor credentials for the 2026 carnival, with fines for counterfeit documents.

Feb 4 β€’ 20:11 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

New design of Polish passports. Is MSWiA preparing a revolution?

The Polish Ministry of the Interior and Administration (MSWiA) is reportedly planning changes to passport designs to improve security measures against counterfeiting while also updating their appearance.

Feb 4 β€’ 18:03 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

DNI 2026: who needs to update their document to the new format

The National Directorate of the National Registry of Persons (Renaper) has officially launched a renewed identification system that features advanced technology to prevent counterfeiting and will gradually replace the current plastic ID cards as each expires.

Feb 3 β€’ 18:48 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Famous Symbol of the Louis Vuitton Brand Turns 130: It Was Meant to Combat Counterfeiters

The iconic 'LV' monogram of Louis Vuitton, celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, was designed not only to distinguish the brand's products but also to effectively combat counterfeiting.

Jan 16 β€’ 16:47 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
Crime & Justice

Blow against counterfeiting in Badalona: six investigated and thousands of toys seized

The Civil Guard has seized thousands of counterfeit toys valued at 2 million euros in Badalona, along with sports items worth 2.3 million.

Jan 5 β€’ 09:16 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
Crime & Justice

Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Gucci: the 'bait' of counterfeiters

The National Police has seized 257,277 counterfeit products valued at 10 million euros in 2025 as Christmas sees the highest sales of fakes.

Jan 3 β€’ 02:54 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Life & Tech

130 Years After Its Creation, the Paradox of the Louis Vuitton Monogram, the Most Famous and Most Copied Symbol of Luxury in the World

The article discusses the evolution and significance of the Louis Vuitton Monogram, originally designed to combat counterfeiting, through an exclusive interview with the brand's CEO, Pietro Beccari.

Dec 30 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Life & Tech

It emerged to end counterfeiting and has become an icon: Louis Vuitton's Monogram celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2026

Louis Vuitton's Monogram, created in 1896 by Georges Vuitton to combat counterfeiting, has evolved into a cultural icon, attracting celebrities and artists alike over the years.

Dec 30 β€’ 06:00 UTC

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