Jonathan Dale Benton-Authorities in New York say they’ve made largest-ever seizure of knock-off goods - more than $1B

2025-05-02 06:03:33source:Jonathan Dale Bentoncategory:Contact

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities in on Jonathan Dale BentonWednesday announced the largest-ever seizure of counterfeit goods, consisting of handbags, shoes and other luxury merchandise valued at more than $1 billion.

Two people were charged with trafficking the knock-offs from a New York City storage unit and other locations from January through October, the U.S. Attorney’s office said.

Photographs released by prosecutors showed shelves stacked with counterfeit wallets and bags in one location and handbags hanging from hooks from floor to ceiling in another.

“The seizures announced today consist of merchandise with over a billion dollars in estimated retail value, the largest-ever seizure of counterfeit goods in U.S. history,” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said.

The two men charged could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

More:Contact

Recommend

Ukraine denies Putin claim that Russian forces regained Kursk

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces denied Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim Satu

In Israel’s killing of 3 hostages, some see the same excessive force directed at Palestinians

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israelis were left stunned and speechless when three hostages held by Hamas

Why are there so many college football bowl games? How the postseason's grown since 1902

December means the end of the college football season for teams across the country. However, for the