Chinese arrested as ACA Seizes Sh50mn Counterfeit socks in Gikomba
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 - A Chinese national has been arrested in Nairobi’s Gikomba market after the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) seized 65,000 Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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A Chinese national has been arrested in Nairobi's Gikomba market after the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) seized 65,000 counterfeit socks and apparel worth an estimated Sh50 million. This raid is part of a pre-holiday crackdown on counterfeit goods.
- The seized items, valued at Sh50 million, were intended to flood the market during the holiday shopping period.
- The operation was triggered by an intellectual-property complaint filed by Spoor & Fisher on behalf of global brands.
- The suspect, deemed a flight risk, is currently held at Kamukunji Police Station, as authorities investigate his supply and distribution networks.
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