The police have seized 60 fake handmade soaps of a well-known herbal brand and over 900 kg of tea belonging to a reputed brand from a shop in Kothawalchavadi on Tuesday.
According to the police, Subramani, who works in the sales division of the herbal soap firm, had come to Anna Pillai Street. He purchased a soap from a shop run by Mallaram.
“He found that the quality was not good and it was not hand made. He lodged a complaint with us,” said a police officer.
Based on a complaint from Subramani, the police registered a case under the Trade Marks Act and started investigation.
On the same day, Murali from Kothawalchavadi lodged a complaint stating that the quality of tea purchased from Mallaram’s shop was not good.
Murali had purchased the product as it was being sold ₹50 lesser than the retail price.
Based on his complaint, the police checked the shop and Mallaram told them that he had purchased the tea packets from a man at a cheaper price.
Shopkeeper arrested
A cheating case was registered against Mallaram and he was arrested.
“Representatives from the tea company checked the seized tea packets. Investigation is on,” the officer said.
