Customs Enforcement Seizure leads to Sentencing for Counterfeit Goods Trafficker

Homeland Security in Jacksonville, Florida intercepted a shipment from China containing counterfeit back plates and phone cases. After an investigation, it was discovered the perpetrator was selling counterfeit cell phone parts on the internet from two major brands. The Florida man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution of $73,950 to one company and $20,205 to another. The whole story of this intellectual property rights case can be read on CBP’s website.