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100 Boxes of Fake Cigarettes Seized in Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Supply Chain Resilience News4 days ago45Views0Likes0Comments
Three individuals were arrested on September 24 after authorities intercepted ₱900,000 (USD 15,500) worth of counterfeit cigarettes during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Mataas na Kahoy, General M. Natividad, Nueva Ecija. The operation, conducted by personnel of the General M. Natividad Municipal Police Station under Oplan Sita (an anti-smuggling initiative) took place at around 4:30…

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Thai Authorities Halts THB 8 Million Illegal Cosmetic Products Operation

Supply Chain Resilience NewsOctober 1, 2025152Views0Likes0Comments
Thai authorities confiscated illegal cosmetic products in Bangkok valued at more than THB 8 million (approximately USD 251,000). The seized items included over 13,000 pieces of nose silicone, 1,404 chin silicone implants, and 1,192 units of unregistered medicines. According to Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a 34 year old manager has admitted to selling…

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2 Arrested for Producing Over 2,000 Liters of Counterfeit Vinegar in Vietnam

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2025165Views0Likes0Comments
Investigators have identified 2 persons as the operators of a counterfeit vinegar production site. Rather than brewing rice vinegar through natural fermentation, the suspects allegedly diluted two liters of industrial acid with 100 liters of well water, then sold the product falsely labeled as brown rice vinegar. The city’s economic police division detained one of…

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Factory Manufacturing Fake Branded Products, Dismantled in Vietnam

Factory Manufacturing Fake Branded Products, Dismantled in Vietnam

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 15, 202583Views0Likes0Comments
Authorities in Thai Nguyen province have dismantled and destroyed a facility engaged in producing and selling counterfeit baby diapers and sanitary napkins under several well-known brands. According to the Department of Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Market Management Team No. 1 of the Thai Nguyen Province Market Management…

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Combating Pharmaceutical Risks: Raising the Bar for APAC Pharma Security 

Industry NewsSeptember 10, 202588Views0Likes0Comments
The healthcare sector in the Asia-Pacific is expanding rapidly, driven by rising demand, scientific innovation, and increased investment. Yet this growth comes with serious risks. Mishandling pharmaceutical operations, whether through weak regulation, fragmented supply chains, or lack of security standards, can have devastating consequences for society, from counterfeit medicines to life-threatening drug shortages.  Securing medical…

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Massive Raids in Bangkok, Thailand Seize Over 690,000 Unsafe Products

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 18, 2025377Views0Likes0Comments
Authorities have confiscated over 690,000 illegal and substandard products in large scale raids across the capital, targeting major warehouse networks and retail outlets as part of an ongoing crackdown on unsafe goods. The Deputy government spokesperson announced that the task force, under the direction of Industry Minister and permanent secretary, partnered with the Thai Industrial…

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Over 600,000 Counterfeit Electrical Products Seized in Bangkok Warehouse Raid

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 4, 2025361Views0Likes0Comments
Authorities have seized over 600,000 counterfeit electrical products from a warehouse in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thian district, following a coordinated crackdown by the Ministry of Industry. The enforcement action was in response to reports of widespread distribution of uncertified electrical items, which pose serious safety hazards. The raid targeted a warehouse operated by a company…

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Counterfeit Oil Factory Raided in West Jakarta, Indonesia; Three Arrested

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJuly 28, 2025153Views0Likes0Comments
The Criminal Investigation Unit of the West Jakarta Metro Police raided an illegal production facility manufacturing counterfeit oil products in the Kembangan area of West Jakarta. During the operation, authorities apprehended three suspects believed to be part of a larger counterfeiting syndicate and seized numerous bottles of fake oil bearing well-known brand labels. According to…

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Fake Fertilizer Factory in Central Java, Indonesia, Seized

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJuly 21, 2025314Views0Likes0Comments
The Central Java Regional Police have uncovered a counterfeit fertilizer manufacturing facility in Boyolali Regency, which had been operating covertly for five years with a monthly production capacity ranging between 260 to 400 tons. The factory's operations was uncovered following complaints about substandard fertilizers circulating in several areas of Central Java. In response, Head of…

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Authorities Arrest 4 for Fake Cosmetics Operation in South Korea

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJune 30, 2025535Views0Likes0Comments
In a major operation targeting counterfeit cosmetics, the Korean Intellectual Property Office’s trademark police have arrested several individuals involved in distributing fake beauty products falsely marketed under prestigious international brands. On June 19, authorities confirmed the arrest of a group led by a 42-year-old wholesaler, along with three accomplices. The suspects are being prosecuted for…

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