Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Brand Products in Pakistan

LAHORE, Oct 7 (APP): The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle on Wednesday arrested a man in Lahore for allegedly manufacturing and selling counterfeit products of a registered company in Pakistan, recovering a large quantity of fake branded goods during a raid in Shah Alam Market.

Key Facts

• Who: A man identified by the FIA as Ikramullah; arrested by the FIA Corporate Crime Circle, Lahore.
• Where: Shah Alam Market, Lahore.
• When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
• Charge: Allegedly manufacturing and selling counterfeit products of a registered company.
• Seized: A large quantity of fake items carrying the logo and packaging of a registered brand.
• Status: A case has been registered; the FIA says further investigation is underway.

FIA Raid in Shah Alam Market

The raid followed what the FIA described as credible intelligence about the production and sale of fake goods in the busy market. Officials said the suspect was taken into custody on the spot, and the recovered stock was sealed for examination.

The agency reiterated its commitment to protecting intellectual property rights and shielding consumers from deceptive products.

Counterfeit Products Seized During the Raid

During the operation, the FIA team recovered what it described as a substantial volume of counterfeit products. The items carried the logo and packaging of a registered company, suggesting a deliberate attempt to pass them off as genuine merchandise.

Investigators expect a forensic analysis of the seized stock to shed light on the scale of the operation and its supply chain.

Seized fake branded goods on a market table — such recoveries help investigators trace counterfeit supply chains.

Case Registered, Investigation Underway

A case has been formally registered against the suspect, and the FIA says a wider investigation is now in progress — including efforts to identify possible accomplices and the network behind the manufacturing and distribution of the fake goods.

Why It Matters

Counterfeit trade in Pakistan harms legitimate businesses, erodes consumer trust, and can expose buyers to substandard or unsafe products. Enforcement actions like this one aim to deter the production and sale of fake merchandise across the country’s markets.

Conclusion

The arrest in Lahore marks another step in the FIA’s ongoing campaign against counterfeit goods. With a case registered and an investigation underway, authorities say they will continue targeting networks that manufacture and sell fake products — read the full story here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FIA Corporate Crime Circle?

It is the FIA’s unit that investigates corporate and financial crime in Pakistan, including trademark and copyright violations.

Why is selling counterfeit products illegal?

Counterfeit sales infringe trademark rights, deceive consumers, and can fund wider criminal networks — they are punishable under Pakistani law.

What should consumers do if they suspect a product is fake?

Report it to the FIA or the brand owner, and buy only from authorised sellers to reduce the risk of ending up with counterfeit products.