KPDN Raid in Petaling Jaya Uncovers RM292,800 Worth of Suspected Fake Luxury Clothing
PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — Enforcement officers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) have uncovered a large quantity of clothing suspected to be counterfeit during a raid at a storage facility in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
A total of 468 pieces of branded clothing, including shirts and trousers bearing well-known international labels, were confiscated in the operation.
Authorities estimated the value of the seized goods at approximately RM292,800.
The raid was conducted by the ministry’s enforcement division in Putrajaya following intelligence gathered during earlier investigations that suggested the premises was being used as a storage location for counterfeit luxury apparel.
According to KPDN enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam, the operation was carried out in cooperation with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and representatives of trademark owners.
Their involvement helped enforcement officers verify whether the seized items were genuine or counterfeit.
During the inspection, officers discovered that several storage units were filled with clothing items carrying the logos of internationally recognised brands.
Among the brands identified were Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Gucci, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton, all of which are protected under registered trademark rights.
Preliminary investigations suggest the clothing items were intended for distribution to retail outlets located in several shopping malls.
Authorities believe the suspects marketed the products as authentic luxury items while offering attractive discounts to lure potential buyers.
The clothing was reportedly sold at prices ranging from RM450 to RM1,500 per piece, creating the impression that customers were purchasing genuine branded fashion.
Azman said such pricing strategies were likely designed to convince consumers that the products were legitimate while concealing their counterfeit nature.
During the enforcement operation, officers confiscated the suspected counterfeit clothing from several storage units inside the premises.
Investigators also seized a number of documents believed to be related to the illegal distribution activities.
These included sales receipt books, QR code transaction records and inventory documentation, which may assist authorities in tracing the wider distribution network.
Azman said the owner of the storage premises was not present when the raid took place.
However, official seizure notices were placed on the doors of the affected storage units to notify the responsible parties of the enforcement action.
The case is currently being investigated under the Trademarks Act 2019 [Act 815], which prohibits the unauthorised use of registered trademarks.
Authorities warned that individuals involved in the sale or distribution of counterfeit products could face legal penalties if found guilty.
Azman emphasised that KPDN will continue intensifying enforcement operations to combat the growing trade in counterfeit goods.
He said the ministry remains committed to protecting consumers from fraudulent products while safeguarding the rights of legitimate trademark owners.
“KPDN will take firm action against any parties involved in selling or distributing counterfeit products that violate the law and mislead consumers,” he said.
Members of the public are also encouraged to report suspicious activities involving counterfeit goods to help authorities curb illegal trade.
Such enforcement measures are vital in ensuring that Malaysia’s retail market remains transparent while protecting consumers from deceptive and unlawful products.
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