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HSI Los Angeles, CBP Seize More Than $18 Million in Fake Gibson Guitars in Largest Counterfeit Musical Instrument Seizure on Record

LOS ANGELES — HSI and law enforcement partners in Los Angeles announced the seizure of over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price, had they been genuine, of $18,742,820.

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HSI Arrests California Man for Money Laundering Conspiracy

BOSTON — HSI special agents arrested a California man who has been charged in federal court in Boston in connection with a money laundering conspiracy.

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Massachusetts Federal and State Law Enforcement Authorities Warn Public of Dangers of Firearms Components Bought Online

BOSTON — Leaders from federal and state law enforcement agencies joined together in Boston Oct. 16 to speak to media about the dangers of firearms components bought online.

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HSI Washington, D.C. Investigation Leads to Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme

WASHINGTON — Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to more than four years in federal prison each for their roles in a scheme to defraud Apple Inc. out of millions of dollars’ worth of iPhones, following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.

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HSI New York, Federal Partners Announce Charges Against 18 Defendants in Scheme to Manufacture, Distribute Millions of Deadly Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals Through Fake Online Pharmacies

NEW YORK — HSI and federal partners announced charges against 18 defendants Sept. 30 for their involvement in a scheme to advertise, sell, manufacture and ship millions of deadly pills disguised as legitimate pharmaceuticals.

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Automotive Safety Awareness Campaign Warns Consumers About Counterfeit Airbags

WASHINGTON — Vehicle owners and drivers across the country should be on high alert for unsafe and potentially deadly counterfeit auto parts as the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center launches its new campaign, “Put the Brakes on Fakes.”

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HSI San Diego Seizes Counterfeit Padres, Manchester United Merchandise Worth More Than $143,000

SAN DIEGO — HSI San Diego special agents seized more than 1,600 items of counterfeit baseball and soccer merchandise with a combined manufacturer’s suggested retail price of more than $143,000 during two separate operations this month.

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Foreign National Charged With Selling Counterfeit Drugs

HOUSTON — A foreign national has been indicted by a federal grand jury with trafficking tens of thousands of dollars of counterfeit cancer medications into the United States.

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Sports Fans Beware: Counterfeit NHL Merchandise on the Rise During 2024 Stanley Cup Final

WASHINGTON — The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and the National Hockey League are reminding sports fans to be wary of counterfeit sports-related merchandise and apparel.

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IPR Center Cautions Fans in Boston and Dallas to Beware of Fake Merchandise and Tickets During 2024 NBA Finals

WASHINGTON — The National IPR Center joins the NBA in cautioning fans to be on the lookout for counterfeiters attempting to sell unauthorized knockoff products and tickets.