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USD 249M Worth of Luxury Imitation Products Seized in Busan, South Korea

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJuly 7, 202547Views 0Likes 2Comments

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.…

Thieves Target Truck Carrying Motor Bikes in India

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJuly 7, 202526Views 0Likes 0Comments

A group of criminals targeted a truck transporting high-end motorcycles. Although the thieves were unsuccessful in stealing the bikes, they managed to make off with several parts, along with the driver’s phone and cash. The incident involved a person, who was driving a truck loaded with motorcycles from Haryana. The shipment was scheduled for delivery…

Authorities Arrest 4 for Fake Cosmetics Operation in South Korea

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJune 30, 202545Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

2 Arrested for Parcel Vehicle Robbery in Kerala, India

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJune 30, 202531Views 0Likes 0Comments

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the robbery of USD 376,000 from a parcel vehicle that was intercepted at Ramapuram Chepad along the national highway. The arrested suspects are residents of Tiruppur. Authorities apprehended them in their hometown. Meanwhile, seven others involved in the planning and execution of the heist, remain at large.…

Cyber Attack on Major Truck Manufacturer

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJune 30, 202536Views 0Likes 0Comments

A member of a leading global manufacturer of heavy trucks, buses, and industrial engines, has confirmed it was recently targeted in a cyberattack. Earlier this month, a threat actor claimed responsibility for breaching the company’s URL, asserting they had stolen and were selling data obtained from the attack. “Hi guys. We hacked new target and…

Person Arrested After USD 129,000 Aluminium Trailer Theft in Australia

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJune 23, 202544Views 0Likes 0Comments

Detectives from the Hume Crime Investigation Unit have arrested a man in connection with the theft of a trailer loaded with over $200,000 (USD 129,000) worth of aluminium from a Campbellfield warehouse earlier this week. According to police, the 45-foot flatbed trailer, which was carrying large aluminium poles, was taken from outside a business on…

Eight Arrested for Parcel Truck Robbery in Hingoli, India

Supply Chain Resilience NewsJune 23, 202547Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hingoli police arrested eight individuals, including a former manager of an e-commerce company, for allegedly planning and executing the theft of a parcel-laden truck near the Bhendegaon Phata railway crossing on June 11. The stolen goods, along with the vehicles used in the crime, were successfully recovered by the police. According to reports, a group…

Police Arrest 7 People in Oil Theft Syndicate in Indonesia

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023400Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Jambi Regional Police's Directorate of General Criminal Investigation has unveiled a theft syndicate involving stolen oil condensate from an Indonesian state-owned oil and natural gas corporation. The incident took place in Rantau Karya, Geragai District, East Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi Province. According to the Director of General Criminal Investigation of the Jambi Police, Police…

Delhi Crime Branch Cracks Down on Counterfeit Spare Parts Op Targeting Automobile Companies

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023345Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has initiated legal action after receiving a complaint from automobile companies regarding producing and selling counterfeit spare parts bearing their logos and stickers in New Delhi. According to an official, various auto parts like filters, pumps, and more are being manufactured and distributed in the market. This fraudulent activity not only…

Forwarders Now Liable for Export Control Violations as US Tightens Shipping Security

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 18, 2023488Views 0Likes 0Comments

NVOs and forwarders may face significant fines and potential criminal charges if they fail to report customers who are exporting illegal components to countries like Russia and China, according to the US Department of Commerce. The department is urging these transportation providers to have a thorough understanding of their customers, which can be challenging for…

Navigating the Modern Logistics Landscape in India: TAPA APAC at the Prestigious National Logistics Summit 2023

Latest TAPA UpdatesSeptember 13, 2023499Views 0Likes 0Comments

Transported Asset Protection Association Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC), as a Lanyard Partner, proudly participated in the National Logistics Summit 2023 held at PHD House in New Delhi, India, on 11th August 2023. The summit, with the theme of "Navigating the Challenges & Opportunities of the Modern Logistics Landscape," brought together leading industry players and government…

Driver Bought Almost S$282,000 in Stolen Goods Off Warehouse Workers to Resell

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 8, 2023330Views 0Likes 1Comment

Three individuals were hired to manage dry goods for a distributor, but instead, they engaged in theft and sold the stolen items to a delivery driver at a reduced price. Over a period of around ten months, the delivery driver handled approximately S$282,200 worth of stolen goods, selling them to his relatives, the distributor's customers,…