The National Testing Agency (NTA) blocked Telegram to prevent fraudsters from circulating fake NEET question papers and scamming students ahead of the re-examination on June 21. NTA DG Abhishek Singh stated the platform was misused, leading to the blocking of over 200 channels.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) blocked Telegram to prevent fraud during the re-NEET exam, citing extensive misuse for fake question papers. The block, lasting until June 22, also addresses broader concerns about the platform's use in other illegal activities.
Comedian-actor Vir Das accused Zepto of delivering a counterfeit Apple Watch worth Rs 50,000, citing poor customer service. Zepto has initiated an investigation and arranged a product pickup.
Hong Kong customs seized $20 million in counterfeit goods, including 230,000 items like football jerseys, just before the World Cup. Most items were destined for the Americas, with investigations ongoing.
Hong Kong customs arrested six people over the alleged smuggling and online sale of counterfeit Fifa World Cup merchandise, valued at HK$156 million (US$20 million). The operation seized 230,000 items, including jerseys, shoes, and bags.
Hong Kong customs arrested six people for smuggling and selling counterfeit Fifa World Cup merchandise worth an estimated US$20 million. The operation seized 230,000 items, including jerseys, shoes, and bags.
South Australia is experiencing a significant rise in counterfeit cash incidents, with a North Adelaide business owner sharing his experiences and warning others to be vigilant. Police report a sharp increase in offenses, particularly targeting retail stores.
After a 15-year legal process, 38,000 pairs of counterfeit trainers from China were destroyed in Le Havre, France, due to customs laws prohibiting resale or redistribution of seized counterfeit goods, highlighting the ongoing issue of counterfeiting and its attraction to organized crime.
Zcash price dropped 33% after a 4-year-old vulnerability was disclosed, highlighting tradeoffs between privacy and auditability, with potential for undetectable counterfeit coins.
Zcash dropped 37.8% after a vulnerability allowing undetectable counterfeiting was disclosed, sparking debate over privacy coin security and potential undetectable exploitation from May 2022 to June 1, 2026.
Zcash (ZEC) price drops over 30% after a critical vulnerability in its Orchard pool, potentially allowing unlimited counterfeit minting, was disclosed and patched with a hard fork on June 3, though concerns about prior exploitation remain.
Russia's Federal Customs Service seized nearly 8 million counterfeit items in 2025, a rise from 2021, despite changes to parallel import lists. Deputy Head Tatyana Merkushova stated the focus is on combating fakes, not original parallel imports.
The Bank of England has shortlisted wildlife, including puffins, dolphins, and bumblebees, for new banknotes. The decision has sparked controversy, with some politicians criticizing the move, though the Bank cites anti-counterfeiting measures and celebrating UK wildlife. Public voting is open until July 3rd.
The Egyptian Drug Authority has identified counterfeit batches of the popular drug EPOETIN (batch numbers 1125372 and 0925365) that do not belong to the original manufacturer, Sedico Pharmaceuticals. These batches are being recalled from the market to protect consumers from potential health risks.
캐나다 토론토 경찰이 2026 북중미 월드컵 개막을 앞두고 350만 캐나다 달러 상당의 위조 축구 용품을 압수하고 2명을 체포했다. 압수품에는 FIFA, 나이키 등 로고가 박힌 가짜 유니폼과 월드컵 트로피 등이 포함됐다.
Ratnagiri's Alphonso mango growers are facing a difficult season due to weather disruptions that reduced production, leading to higher prices and increased sales of lookalike mangoes. This raises concerns about the authenticity and future identity of the GI-certified fruit.
Federal immigration agents will be deployed at the FIFA World Cup to combat human trafficking and counterfeit goods, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed. The deployment has raised concerns about potential immigration enforcement actions during the tournament.
Osaka police arrested seven people, including a 71-year-old shop owner, for selling counterfeit Ami Paris clothing. The suspects admitted to selling fake items, and about 3,000 other counterfeit products from various brands were also seized.
A new £20m National Crime Agency unit will target "dodgy" retail outlets like vape stores and mini-marts suspected of laundering £1bn of criminal money annually. The initiative aims to combat tax fraud, counterfeit goods, and illegal work, with 75 officers recruited for investigations and raids.
Lucknow Super Giants secured their maiden home win in IPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but the match was marred by the discovery of fake AI-generated tickets. Police apprehended four individuals from Chhattisgarh for using AI tools and graphic software to create and sell counterfeit tickets outside the Ekana Stadium.
Lucknow Super Giants secured their maiden home win in IPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but the match was marred by the discovery of fake AI-generated tickets. Police apprehended four individuals from Chhattisgarh for using AI tools and graphic software to create and sell counterfeit tickets outside the Ekana Stadium.
South Korea's customs agency reported intellectual property violations totaled 278.9 billion won (US$189.5 million) in 2025, up 64% from 170.5 billion won in 2024, driven by rising popularity of domestic fashion and cosmetics brands. The Korea Customs Service will conduct a nationwide special crackdown through June 30 targeting online distribution channels.
Hong Kong authorities uncovered 23 cross-boundary and transshipment counterfeiting cases in a joint operation with mainland China and Macau in April, seizing about 46,000 items worth an estimated HK$16 million (US$2 million). The Customs and Excise Department said on Friday that the operation found that 21 cases involved local express couriers and logistics companies. The remaining two cases involved batches of counterfeit goods discovered on two inbound lorries at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau...
A 26-year-old woman and her 50-year-old father, both Polish citizens living in New Jersey, pleaded guilty to defrauding New York City auction houses of at least $2 million through an art forgery scheme involving at least 200 fake paintings. The forgeries, created in Poland since 2020, included works attributed to Andrew Wyeth, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and Native American artist Fritz Scholder. The most profitable fake, a Richard Mayhew painting, sold for $160,000. They face over three years in prison and $1.9 million in restitution.
