{
  "id": 8904421,
  "title": "2 women, aged 39 & 54, arrested after more than 900 counterfeit goods seized from 2 shops in Orchard mall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/2-women-aged-39-54-arrested-after-more-than-900-counterfeit-goods",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T11:06:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/09/2-women-arrested-sale-counterfeit-goods-scotts-road/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 16, police conducted a joint operation at two retail establishments within Orchard mall's Scotts Road area. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested two women, aged 39 and 54, for their alleged participation in trafficking counterfeit merchandise. The investigation revealed that officers seized over 900 items bearing false trademarks, including high-end bags, watches, clothing, footwear, and accessories. The estimated value of the confiscated goods surpassed S$180,000. Prosecutors emphasized that under Singapore's Trade Marks Act 1998, the offense of possessing goods with falsified trademarks for commercial use can result in penalties of up to S$100,000 in fines, a maximum five-year prison sentence, or both. The police are treating the alleged infringement of intellectual property rights with the utmost seriousness and cautioned the public that dealing in counterfeit goods constitutes a grave criminal offense. Ongoing investigations are being conducted to determine the full extent of the alleged criminal activity.",
  "summary": "The estimated street value of the seized items exceeded S$180,000.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two women, aged 39 and 54, arrested for trafficking counterfeit goods.",
    "Police seized over 900 counterfeit items, valued at over S$180,000.",
    "Offense punishable under Singapore's Trade Marks Act 1998 with fines or prison."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}