The owner of an electronics store in New Jersey City of Orange was charged with selling over 100 counterfeit Apple products, including fake AirPods and iPhones.
The 63-year-old Woodland Park man was arrested and charged with third-degree counterfeiting by Essex County authorities.
The accusations revolve around the sale of fraudulent items misrepresented as genuine Apple merchandise, leading to an investigation and legal action.
The arrest was made under Essex County’s Intellectual Property Enforcement Program, funded by a U.S. Department of Justice grant.
The program targets the sale of goods violating copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws, often uncovering ties to gangs and organized crime.
Authorities aim to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law to combat counterfeit sales.
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