The Police have arrested a 33-year-old woman for her suspected involvement in online sales of counterfeit thermometers.
On 26 November 2021, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted raids at Bedok Reservoir View and Potong Pasir Avenue 1 and seized more than 300 pieces of trademark-infringing thermometers and probe covers, with an estimated street value of more than $14,000.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman had allegedly procured these counterfeit thermometers from foreign sources and offered them for sales online. Investigations are ongoing.
Under the Trade Marks Act, anyone found guilty of selling or distributing goods with falsely applied trademarks may be fined up to a maximum of $100,000, or an imprisonment term which may extend to five years, or both.
The Police take a serious view of intellectual property rights infringements, especially in relation to counterfeit goods that might pose potential health risks. Importation and distribution of counterfeit goods are serious offences, and the Police will not hesitate to take firm action against perpetrators who profit at the expense of legitimate businesses and consumers.
Source: Singapore Police Force