Looking To Get A Cheaper Football Jersey? Your Chances Are Slimmer Now
A raid by the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism seized the biggest haul of the year at 50,000 fake football jerseys worth about RM500k.
By Darian Goh — 29 May 2014, 05:23 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
A raid by the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism in a factory seized 50,000 fake football jerseys
The Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism raided a building in Jalan Klang Lama here on Monday after receiving a tip-off that the owner was getting ready for World Cup 2014 by stocking up about 50,000 football jerseys of countries competing in the tournament.
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The amount seized was the biggest haul this year - 50,000 football jerseys worth RM500,000
Describing it as the biggest haul of imitation jerseys this year, Aswadi said the team had been observing the building for about a month before the raid. “The jerseys, worth RM500,000, are believed to be for distribution nationwide with the World Cup fever about to start,” he said.
yahoo.comThe jerseys imitated brands such as Nike and Puma and were reportedly brought in from a neighbouring country
Bearing popular brands such as Adidas, Nike and Puma, the jerseys included those worn by teams competing in the Malaysia Super League. “Checks revealed they were brought in from a neighbouring country,” he said.
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A 39 year old man was detained in the raid and is currently being investigated for supplying counterfeit merchandise
Aswadi said a suspect, aged 39, detained during the raid was being investigated for supplying counterfeit merchandise.
yahoo.comThe penalty was aw maximum fine of RM10,000 a jersey, upon conviction.
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