EUROPOL FOCUSES ON GOODS COUNTERFEITING – CLOSING DOWN FAKE BRANDS WEBSITES
May 22nd, 2015
The latest report from European Union (EU) police agency Europol report has revealed the true extent of “the complex reality” of counterfeit goods networks across Europe. But what are the latest scams and how successful has Europol been in tackling them? Andrew Burnyeat reportsEuropol has been busy on a number of fronts in the fight against the counterfeiting of goods. In a major new report, it has emphasised the role of international criminal gangs in the fake goods trade. Its release has coincided with some high-profile seizures and arrests regarding fake ...
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