Fake Xiaomi merchandise estimated to be price over Rs. 33.3 lakhs have reportedly been seized from a number of outlets in Bengaluru and Chennai. According to the Times of India, seven folks, together with 4 in Chennai and three in Bengaluru, have been taken into custody for being a part of the racket.
In a press launch asserting the joint operations with native police within the two cities, Xiaomi mentioned: “Over 3000 products consisting of mobile back cases, headphones, power banks, chargers, and earphones, were found. The shop owners from both the cities were arrested for allegedly selling fake Mi India products worth Rs 24.9 lakh and 8.4 lakh respectively”.
The operation was reportedly a part of Xiaomi’s anti-counterfeit program, and was carried out in October and November. According to the corporate, the raids have been carried out by law enforcement officials and Xiaomi representatives following complaints filed with native police stations a couple of quantity shopkeepers within the area dealing in counterfeit Xiaomi merchandise.
The raids come virtually precisely a yr after faux Xiaomi units estimated to be price over Rs. 13 lakhs have been seized from 4 suppliers in Gaffar Market in Delhi. According to reviews again then, law enforcement officials from the Central District Karol Bagh Police Station seized over 2000+ faux Xiaomi merchandise from 4 store homeowners who have been subsequently arrested for his or her illicit enterprise.
With the scourge of counterfeiting rising by the day, consumers will do effectively to stay to respected retailers whereas shopping for electronics items. So the following time you purchase a Xiaomi product offline, do guarantee that you’ve got a real product quite than a counterfeit one, which could pose a grave hazard to your security.
