On August 18, two men aged 28 and 53 were arrested by Saitama Prefectural Police for allegedly possessing counterfeit Bonbon Drop Stickers, purportedly with the intent to sell. The arrest was made in Todakoen Station's east exit area where the suspects were caught with 201 fake stickers bearing the Bonbon trademark. The police suspect that the two conspired to infringe trademark rights, although they have yet to clarify their stance on the accusations.

The discovery of the counterfeit stickers came after a report was filed by a woman in her 40s, whose elementary school daughter purchased the fake stickers from a street vendor. Upon investigation, police officers found and confiscated a total of 201 imitation stickers that were being sold for 700 yen each, with notable air bubbles indicating their fake nature. The arrest highlights ongoing issues surrounding counterfeit merchandise in public spaces.

Bonbon Drop Stickers, developed by the Osaka-based stationery company Curia, feature playful designs like fruits and characters and have gained popularity through social media where users share their enjoyment of attaching the stickers to smartphone cases. This incident underscores the need for heightened awareness and enforcement against counterfeit products that impact legitimate businesses and consumers alike.