counterfeit

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In addition to 78 months in prison, Shah was ordered to forfeit $6,500,000, 30 luxury items and 78 counterfeit luxury items, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"The biggest problem with Pakistani medicine was that we used to receive counterfeit and fake medicines," ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

A startup says its technology can help retailers identify counterfeit merchandise returned for a refund, a way for merchants to catch fraudsters trying to exploit their returns policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

When questioned over the rising number of people buying counterfeit kits, Beahon said this was not a concern for him.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

“The mayor’s all charged up. Got to stop all the counterfeit ticket sales! What do you think that does to my business?”

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar