Bengaluru: Manufacture of counterfeit shoes under brand names like Nike, Puma; arrested
Sep 14 2023, 03:55 PM ISTThe Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Bengaluru busted a counterfeit shoe manufacturing and sales network operating under famous sports brands like Puma and Nike. The factory in Cottonpet produced low-quality fake shoes sold at premium prices, with a seized value of over Rs 2 crore. The mastermind, Ganesh, was arrested, and the operation involved deceptive branding and distribution to smaller retail outlets.