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Known counterfeit cases—written with legal status intact.

These are not rumours or marketplace accusations. Every named story below links to a public authority record and distinguishes conviction from allegation.

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Convicted · U.S. federal court · 2015

Han Woon Liew: a regional distribution operation

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Liew pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Coach and Gucci purses and wallets. He received 70 months in federal prison and was ordered to pay $2.6 million restitution.

Evidence lesson: scale can sit behind ordinary-looking listings. Seller accountability and supply-chain records matter.

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Convicted · U.S. federal jury · 2010

Chong Lam and Siu Yung Chan: more than $100 million in infringed goods

A federal jury convicted both defendants in a case involving counterfeit handbags, wallets, purses and carry-on bags imported from China, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Evidence lesson: packaging and distribution sophistication do not establish genuine origin.

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Sentenced · U.S. federal court · 2014

Kevin “Peter” Wang: goods disguised in shipping records

The DOJ said Wang helped import counterfeit Nike shoes and Coach, Gucci and Louis Vuitton handbags in containers described as other goods. He was sentenced to 31 months in federal prison.

Evidence lesson: counterfeit networks span categories; a convincing shipping or wholesale narrative still needs independent verification.

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