Police Uncover Chinese-Owned Fake Shoe Factory in Lagos, Nab Five
Lagos, Nigeria - The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) in Lagos, Nigeria, has uncovered a counterfeit footwear factory owned by a Chinese national and has apprehended five suspects, including two Chinese nationals.
The PSFU's investigation began after the company, Meibalun International Nigeria Ltd., presented itself as a manufacturer of Nigerian-made footwear, when in reality, it was producing and marketing counterfeit footwear bearing the names and trademarks of international brands such as Gucci, Nike, Timberland, Louis Vuitton, and Adidas, among others.
According to Police Spokesperson, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, the factory was discovered after a probe into the company's activities revealed questionable financial transactions involving the diversion of customer payments into private bank accounts instead of the company's designated corporate account.
Investigation Reveals Chinese Owner's Motive
During interrogation, the suspects confessed that using imitation foreign brand names generated higher sales and patronage than marketing Nigerian-made products.
Commissioner of Police Reaffirms Commitment to Justice
Commissioner of Police, Mr. Eloho Okpozari, assured the public that the investigation will be conducted professionally and in accordance with due process.
Meibalun International Nigeria Ltd. faces legal consequences
- Police Special Fraud Unit detectives discovered a counterfeit footwear factory owned by a Chinese national in Lagos, Nigeria.
- The factory produced and marketed counterfeit footwear bearing the names and trademarks of international brands, including Gucci, Nike, Timberland, Louis Vuitton, and Adidas, among others.
- Five suspects, including two Chinese nationals, have been apprehended following the investigation.
- During interrogation, the suspects admitted that using imitation foreign brand names generated higher sales and patronage than advertising Nigerian-made products.
- The Police Commissioner, Mr. Eloho Okpozari, assured the public that the investigation will be conducted professionally and in accordance with due process.
- Meibalun International Nigeria Ltd. faces legal consequences.
- The factory, owned by a Chinese national, was discovered in Lagos, Nigeria.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
