Ukrainian Officials Shut Down Production and Sale of Fake Car Parts

The Ukrainian authorities have recently put an end to the distribution of counterfeit car parts that has caused over USD 48,000 worth of damage to the Japanese and German auto companies whose IP rights were being infringed.

The illegal operation was organized in the Kyiv and Vinnytsia regions in central Ukraine. The counterfeit parts were distributed across Ukraine using postal service and online stores.

Following an in-depth investigation, the authorities seized counterfeit car parts, packing materials, computers and other evidence while conducting raids of warehouses, the suspect’s residence and his vehicles.

Prepared by: Yulia Zhernoklova

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Source: Ukrainian National Police website