Copied or counterfeit goods have always been the scourge of merchants the world over. For merchants, the issue of counterfeit goods is a big headache, because big losses are incurred by them but some do it willingly.
A woman was caught selling counterfeit thermometers of all things.
According to a Police media release, a 33-year-old was arrested for her suspected involvement in online sales of counterfeit thermometers.
The Police said that on 26 November 2021, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) raided Bedok Reservoir View and Potong Pasir Avenue 1, which resulted in seeing 300 pieces of counterfeit thermometers.
The Police said that the goods seized are worth $14,000.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman had allegedly procured these counterfeit thermometers from foreign sources and offered them for sales online.
Investigations are ongoing.
Penalties
If the woman is found guilty she can be fined up to $100,0000 and/or jailed up to 5 years.
Image Source: Singapore Police Force.