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

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 18, 202547Views0Likes0Comments
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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Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Battery Waste Facility in Malaysia

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 12, 2025172Views0Likes0Comments
The Kedah Environment Department has shut down a factory in the Bukit Selambau Industrial Area, Sungai Petani, for operating unlicensed offsite scheduled waste storage and recovery activities. The enforcement action, carried out on August 5, found the facility operating without Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval or a valid license. Officials discovered approximately 100 tonnes of…

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

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 4, 202580Views0Likes0Comments
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, 202561Views0Likes0Comments
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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Lithium Battery Plant Fire in Taiwan, Prompts Shift in Production

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJuly 21, 2025483Views0Likes0Comments
A fire erupted at a lithium battery manufacturing facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, injuring 15 individuals, including three firefighters who sustained burn injuries. The fire originated in a warehouse that stored unfinished battery products, according to reports. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the site, and Kaohsiung’s fire bureau received the emergency alert around 5 a.m.,…

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Fake Fertilizer Factory in Central Java, Indonesia, Seized

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJuly 21, 2025108Views0Likes0Comments
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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USD 249M Worth of Luxury Imitation Products Seized in Busan, South Korea

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJuly 7, 2025144Views0Likes0Comments
The Korean Intellectual Property Office's trademark special investigative police announced on that they had referred a 38-year-old individual, to the prosecution for violating trademark laws by distributing counterfeit goods valued at 340 billion won (USD 249M), including luxury accessories. The person is suspected of having sold more than 40,000 counterfeit products between January and April.…

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Authorities Arrest 4 for Fake Cosmetics Operation in South Korea

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJune 30, 2025122Views0Likes0Comments
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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