The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) - National Capital Region (NCR) seized fake body products worth P15M in San Nicolas, Manila.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the NBI said that after three search warrants, agents of the bureau raided several body products shops following a complaint by Orion Support Incorporated (OSI) against SUGARLUCKYHALL.SHOP, COOLFANCY.SHOP, FASHIONSHE.SHOP, BEA SHE, and/or JIAN DIN LI, identified as the owners, operators, or occupants.
Operatives uncovered nearly 19,000 counterfeit products bearing the trademarks of KENVUE, GALDERMA, and BEIERSDORF HOLDINGS S.A., such as lotions, sunblock, facial creams, cologne, facial cleansers, and liquid soap bearing the labels of several well-known brands.
Criminal charges will be filed against those behind the seizure once all requisite documents are completed and validated for violating Republic Act 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
Meanwhile, NBI Director Jaime Santiago commended the operatives for their successful execution of the search warrants and emphasized the importance of consumer vigilance.
He also urged the public to avoid purchasing counterfeit products, as they may pose health risks and contribute to economic losses.
