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National Bureau of Investigation Seizes P55 Million Worth of Counterfeit Luxury Goods in Philippines
Multiple raids across Metro Manila result in the confiscation of fake high-end bags and accessories, following a legal complaint from major brands.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has seized counterfeit luxury goods estimated at P55 million, including high-end bags, belts, and accessories, during separate operations conducted in Parañaque City, Manila, and Malabon City.
The NBI's actions were prompted by a legal request from Quisumbing Torres Attorneys at Law, representing clients such as Oakley, Lee Bumgarner Inc. (LBI), Gucci, and Yves Saint Laurent (YSL).
According to NBI Director Judge Jaime Santiago, these seizures resulted from the enforcement of multiple search warrants issued in relation to allegations of violations of Section 155 (Trademark Infringement) and Section 168 (Unfair Competition) in accordance with Section 170 of the Republic Act 8293, also known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, concerning several online stores.
On May 6, 2025, a search warrant was executed at AJS Online and Sarigayao Online Store in Parañaque, where NBI agents confiscated 1,083 pieces of counterfeit products bearing the “OAKLEY” trademark, valued at approximately P3,556,500.00.
The following day, on May 7, additional search warrants were carried out at several establishments, including John Elegant Leather Bags and Accessories, M. M Variety Store, Buyme Bags and Accessories Store, and Azriel Variety Store in Binondo, Manila, as well as a warehouse located in Malabon City.
During these operations, NBI agents seized 1,024 pieces of counterfeit products marked with the “Gucci” and “Yves Saint Laurent” brands, with a total estimated value of P51,646,470.00.
The NBI's actions were prompted by a legal request from Quisumbing Torres Attorneys at Law, representing clients such as Oakley, Lee Bumgarner Inc. (LBI), Gucci, and Yves Saint Laurent (YSL).
According to NBI Director Judge Jaime Santiago, these seizures resulted from the enforcement of multiple search warrants issued in relation to allegations of violations of Section 155 (Trademark Infringement) and Section 168 (Unfair Competition) in accordance with Section 170 of the Republic Act 8293, also known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, concerning several online stores.
On May 6, 2025, a search warrant was executed at AJS Online and Sarigayao Online Store in Parañaque, where NBI agents confiscated 1,083 pieces of counterfeit products bearing the “OAKLEY” trademark, valued at approximately P3,556,500.00.
The following day, on May 7, additional search warrants were carried out at several establishments, including John Elegant Leather Bags and Accessories, M. M Variety Store, Buyme Bags and Accessories Store, and Azriel Variety Store in Binondo, Manila, as well as a warehouse located in Malabon City.
During these operations, NBI agents seized 1,024 pieces of counterfeit products marked with the “Gucci” and “Yves Saint Laurent” brands, with a total estimated value of P51,646,470.00.
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